Navi Mumbai Accident: Journalist Sandhya Jain Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run on Palm Beach Road, Video Goes Viral
Navi Mumbai-based journalist and women’s rights activist Sandhya Jain suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Palm Beach Road after a speeding biker allegedly jumped a red signal and rammed into her scooty.
Navi Mumbai-based journalist and women’s rights activist Sandhya Jain suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Palm Beach Road after a speeding biker allegedly jumped a red signal and rammed into her scooty.
The incident took place on May 18 near the NRI Junction on Palm Beach Road when the motorcyclist, reportedly wearing a maroon shirt, allegedly violated the traffic signal and crashed into Jain’s vehicle while she was crossing on a green light.
Sandhya Jain, 56, who edits the magazines Women Zone and Kanchan Kanika, has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Seawoods with multiple fractures in both hands, facial trauma, a nose fracture and several other injuries. Raigad Road Accident: 8 Killed After Tourist Vehicle Falls Into 1,000-Foot Gorge in Maharashtra; Rescue Operation On (Watch Videos).
Sandhya Jain Hit-and-Run Accused Still Untraced Over Blurry CCTV Footage
Woman journalist injured in #NaviMumbai hit-and-run, biker escapes
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According to Jain, CCTV footage captured the accident at around 4:39 pm, but authorities have failed to identify the accused biker because the motorcycle’s registration number could not be clearly seen due to poor camera quality.
Her husband, Sandeep Kumar Jain, questioned the effectiveness of the city’s surveillance infrastructure, saying the accident occurred in broad daylight on one of Navi Mumbai’s most monitored roads, yet the culprit remains unidentified. Pune Porsche Crash: Viral Video of Vishal Agarwal and Family Dancing With Currency Garlands After Bail Sparks Outrage.
Police have registered an FIR against an unknown biker at NRI police station for reckless driving. Investigating officer Kiran Swar said officials are examining CCTV footage but the bike number plate is not visible in the recordings.
The incident has also triggered criticism over the quality of CCTV surveillance systems installed across Navi Mumbai. Social activists and residents have demanded better high-definition cameras and improved monitoring systems to help identify offenders in hit-and-run cases and traffic violations.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Kailas Shinde said CCTV maintenance is currently handled by a private agency, while activists argued that poor-quality surveillance defeats the purpose of having an extensive citywide camera network.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 27, 2026 03:46 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
