Nagpur woke up to a heartbreaking tragedy — one that should shake the system, shame reckless drivers, and challenge authorities to finally act.
A 22-year-old IIM Nagpur student, Anuj Pathak from Uttarakhand, lost his life in a hit-and-run on the MIHAN flyover late Saturday night around 9:30 PM. His motorcycle was struck with such force that it crashed into the side railing — the impact was fatal.
And the vehicle that hit him?
It didn’t stop.
It didn’t help.
It ran.
❌ A Life With Dreams — Gone in Seconds
Anuj wasn’t just another rider on the road.
He was a student from one of India’s top management institutes, building a future, chasing goals, living a life far from home — like thousands of young dreamers across India.
Tonight, his family in Uttarakhand is not planning his future.
They are preparing to bring their son home — forever.
⚠️ The Flyover That Turns Into a Death Trap After Dark
The MIHAN flyover on Wardha Road is no stranger to speed junkies and reckless night driving. Every night it becomes:
- A racing lane for oversized SUVs.
- A blind spot with poor lighting.
- A stretch with little surveillance and zero fear of law.
For responsible drivers and two-wheelers, it’s not just a road — it’s a gamble.
🎯 The Real Crime Isn’t Just the Collision — It’s the Escape
Accidents can happen.
But fleeing the scene after hitting someone?
That is cowardice.
That is criminal.
That is inhuman.
Someone behind that wheel knew they struck a moving motorcycle. They knew there could be injuries — or worse. Yet they chose to disappear into the dark instead of stopping, helping, or calling emergency services.
That decision cost a young man his life.
🏛️ Time for Accountability — Not Sympathy Statements
Nagpur has seen enough headlines.
Enough hollow promises.
Enough “investigations underway” statements.
Where are:
✔ CCTV monitoring?
✔ Speed detectors?
✔ Increased patrolling on high-risk corridors?
✔ Strict enforcement against over-speeding and drunk driving?
We cannot call ourselves a future smart city when roads turn into silent graveyards at night.
✊ His Story Must Not Become Just Another Statistic
Anuj’s death should ignite:
🔥 Stronger hit-and-run penalties
🔥 Speed regulation enforcement on flyovers
🔥 Mandatory night surveillance
🔥 Public awareness on responsibility after accidents
🔥 Support systems for commuting students and young workers
If nothing changes, this won’t be the last tragedy — just the latest.
🕯️ A City Mourns — A System Must Wake Up
A brilliant young mind is gone.
A family has lost their son.
Friends have lost a classmate.
India has lost a future leader.
Now the responsibility lies with:
- Law enforcement
- Road safety authorities
- Policymakers
- And every single driver behind a wheel
Not to forget.
Not to move on.
But to demand justice — and prevent the next tragedy.
