Pune, January 23: In a heart-wrenching incident that has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over safety inside residential complexes, a five-year-old boy lost his life after being run over by a speeding car in Pune’s Loni Kalbhor area. The tragic accident, which occurred inside the society premises, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media.

The deceased has been identified as Nishkarsh Ashwat Swami (5), son of Ashwat Narayan Swami (40), a resident of Joy Nest Society in Loni Kalbhor. Based on a complaint filed by the child’s father, Loni Kalbhor Police have registered a case against the car driver involved in the incident. Accident on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: 5 Escape Unhurt After Car Skids Off Near Nuh, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Five-Year-Old Boy Run Over by Speeding Car Inside Housing Society in Pune

 

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According to police officials, the accident took place around 3:30 pm on Monday, January 19. Nishkarsh had been brought down to the society premises by his grandmother, Saraswati Reddy. While the child was playing in the common area on a skating cycle, a car allegedly moving at high speed entered the premises and hit him, running over the child. Bengaluru Accident: Narrow Escape for Pedestrians as Drunk Skoda Driver Jumps Divider, Smashes Into Barbeque Nation; Video Surfaces.

CCTV footage shows the moment of impact, following which the vehicle stops a short distance ahead. The driver is seen stepping out and rushing back to check on the injured child as residents gather at the spot. Nishkarsh, who sustained critical injuries, was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital in the same vehicle. However, doctors declared him dead before treatment could begin.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the locality, with residents demanding stricter speed regulations, better monitoring of vehicles, and enhanced child safety measures within housing societies in Pune. Police said further investigation is underway, and action will be taken based on CCTV evidence and eyewitness accounts.

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