A series of road accidents in Santirbazar under the South Tripura district during Durga Puja left 12 people seriously injured and claimed one life between Saptami and Dashami, while allegations of inadequate traffic enforcement raised concerns over public safety.
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A series of road accidents during Durga Puja in Santirbazar reportedly left 12 people seriously injured.
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A 35-year-old man, Suman Sen, died in an auto-rickshaw accident on Bir Chandra School Road on Dashami night.
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Residents alleged that inadequate police action against traffic violations contributed to the accidents.
Durga Puja celebrations in Santirbazar turned tragic as multiple road accidents disrupted the festivities over several days. The incidents left several families distressed and ended in a fatal crash on Dashami night. Residents have alleged that the local police failed to act against dangerous driving and other traffic violations during the festival.
The road accident incidents left 12 people seriously injured and claimed the life of a 35-year-old man. The fatal accident occurred on Dashami night on Bir Chandra School Road.
The repeated crashes disrupted the festive atmosphere and caused distress among residents. Allegations have also emerged that Santirbazar police failed to take adequate action against traffic violations during the celebrations.
Motorcycle Accidents Injure Four on Saptami and Ashtami
The accidents began on Saptami in the Traijong area of Santirbazar. A motorcycle collided with a goat, injuring two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. The injured were identified as Xerox Kumar and Gomsom Kumar.
Another accident occurred at the same location on Ashtami. Two motorcycles collided, leaving Kishan Baidya and Nitya Roy Jamatia injured.
The two incidents raised concerns about road safety in the area during the busy festival period. However, the available account does not specify the circumstances that led to the collisions or whether the injured received treatment at a particular hospital.
Auto-Rickshaw Crash Leaves Three Seriously Injured
An accident in the Mahamuni area of Santirbazar on Ashtami night left three people seriously injured.
The injured were identified as Dulal Das, Kanika Poddar and Udayan Chakraborty. The incident added to a growing series of road accidents reported during the Durga Puja celebrations.
The accidents disrupted the festive mood as residents dealt with repeated reports of injuries across different parts of the Santirbazar police station area.
Hit-and-Run Incident Injures 55-Year-Old Pedestrian
A hit-and-run incident occurred on Navami night at Naka Point, near the Santirbazar police station.
According to the account, an unidentified motorcyclist struck a pedestrian with considerable force and fled without stopping. The pedestrian, identified as 55-year-old Krishna Datta, sustained serious injuries.
The incident highlighted concerns about pedestrian safety during the festival. The available information does not establish whether police identified the motorcyclist or made any arrests in connection with the case.
Three Youths Seriously Injured in Highway Collision
Another serious accident occurred later that night in the Traijong area. An auto-rickshaw and a motorcycle collided on the national highway near a newly opened petrol pump.
The collision left three youths seriously injured. They were identified as Sukanta Datta, Shubham Datta and Meena Kumar Reang.
The incident followed several earlier crashes in the same police station area. The repeated accidents added to public concern over traffic management during one of the region’s busiest annual festivals.
Dashami Night Accident Claims Young Man’s Life
The series of accidents ended on a tragic note on Dashami night. An auto-rickshaw accident on Bir Chandra School Road claimed the life of 35-year-old Suman Sen.
His death cast a shadow over the final day of the Durga Puja celebrations. The fatal crash also intensified concerns over road safety in Santirbazar.
The reported accidents involved motorcycles, an auto-rickshaw and a pedestrian. Together, they turned what should have been a period of celebration into one marked by injuries, distress and loss.
Residents Allege Failure to Enforce Traffic Rules
Residents have accused Santirbazar police of failing to take adequate steps against traffic violations during Durga Puja.
The allegations concern several dangerous practices, including riding motorcycles without helmets, carrying excessive loads on two-wheelers and driving motorcycles and other vehicles at high speeds.
According to the complaints, the police did not take effective action against these violations during the festive days. Residents believe stronger enforcement could have helped prevent dangerous driving and improved public safety.
However, the available information does not include an official police response to these allegations. It also does not establish whether the reported violations directly caused the individual accidents.
The repeated crashes nevertheless left residents questioning road safety and traffic enforcement in the area. With multiple people seriously injured and one fatality reported, the incidents overshadowed Durga Puja celebrations in Santirbazar.
The allegations have brought renewed attention to the need for responsible driving and effective enforcement of traffic rules during major public festivals.
(Editorial note: Santirbazar often written as Shantirbazar/Shantir Bazar in Enewstime reportings. Both places are same)