ASI, Woman Constable Injured in Scooter Accident Caused by Low-Hanging Cable

Quick Summary

• An Assistant Sub-Inspector, Shivakumar T.P., and a female head constable, Suguna, sustained serious injuries in an accident at Wilson Garden.
• Their scooter got entangled with a low-hanging cable leading to loss of control and crashing.
• passers-by transported them to a nearby hospital. Mr. Shivakumar was diagnosed with cracks in his right kneecap requiring immediate surgery; Ms. suguna also suffered injuries.
• Mr.Shivakumar filed a complaint alleging haphazard hanging of cables on poles and trees as the cause of the accident.
• Police registered a case under Section 125(a) (endangering human life and personal safety) under the BNS Act and are searching for the person responsible for installing the cable.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The incident highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges related to negligence in urban cable management across India’s cities. The careless placement of wires not only poses risks but can lead to severe accidents like this one involving law enforcement officers themselves-people entrusted with maintaining public safety.

This case serves as an urgent reminder for municipal bodies to ensure stricter guidelines for overhead installations while actively monitoring compliance among utility providers or third-party actors involved in such work.Robust enforcement mechanisms could mitigate risks posed by poorly-managed infrastructure systems, fostering safer public spaces and reducing liabilities from preventable incidents.