Three people died in a horrific accident in Indore when a truck entered the city despite a "no entry" sign. The High Court has taken suo motu cognizance and summoned a response from the Commissioner.
Indore: A horrific road accident occurred in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to dozens. Following the incident, the High Court took suo motu cognizance and expressed concern over the gravity of the matter. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf, has directed the Police Commissioner to appear virtually in court by September 23 and provide detailed information about the incident.
How the Accident Occurred
According to information, a speeding truck wreaked havoc for nearly a kilometer on the Airport Road. The truck collided with several vehicles, leading to the immediate death of three people. Additionally, over a dozen people sustained serious injuries and were promptly admitted to a nearby hospital. The condition of some of the injured is reported to be critical.
The incident was further exacerbated by the truck entering a "no entry" zone at the time of the accident. This raises the question of how the truck managed to enter a restricted area. It is in this regard that the court has sought an explanation from the Police Commissioner.
Court Initiates Action on "No Entry" Rule Violation
The High Court took suo motu cognizance after this news was published in newspapers and media. Chief Justice Sanjiv Sachdeva ordered the hearing of the matter as a public interest litigation. The division bench directed that the Police Commissioner appear virtually at the next hearing and clarify why the "no entry" rule was not followed and how the truck entered the city.
Additional Advocate General Swapnil Ganguly informed the court that the government and administration have taken the matter seriously and necessary steps will be taken to ensure justice for the affected families and to prevent such incidents in the future.
High Court Warns Administration on Road Accidents
The division bench has asked the administration to implement all necessary safety measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future. The court also directed that road safety rules and the monitoring of "no entry" zones be strictly enforced. The court clarified that the administration must ensure action is taken against those responsible in this matter and must formulate a plan to prevent road accidents.
The High Court reiterated the administrative responsibility for monitoring road accidents and preventing them. This includes the management of truck and heavy vehicle routes, speed control, and the installation of monitoring devices.
