Balewadi Hit and Run: 7-Year-Old Dies, Brother and Grandfather Injured in Pune Incident
A tragic Balewadi hit and run case took place in Pune on Wednesday, leaving a seven-year-old boy dead and two family members injured. The incident happened when a speeding tempo hit a family walking along a roadside in Balewadi and fled the spot.
The child, identified as Anurag Chandmare, died from his injuries. His five-year-old brother Abhinav and their grandfather Bandu Wawalkar were seriously injured and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
Police confirmed that the case has been registered at Bavdhan Police Station and a special team has been formed to trace the driver. Officials said CCTV footage from the area is being examined, and the tempo has been identified. Efforts are underway to track the driver and owner.
Key details from the Balewadi hit and run case:
• Accident occurred while the family was walking to a nearby shop
• Tempo hit the trio and the driver fled immediately
• Police filed a case late Wednesday night
• CCTV footage being reviewed to track the vehicle
• Investigations underway to locate the absconding driver
Residents have expressed concern over rising hit-and-run incidents in Pune, especially in areas like Balewadi and Hinjawadi where heavy vehicles often move through residential zones. On Monday, a separate hit-and-run case in Hinjawadi led to the death of a 20-year-old woman after a dumper accident, adding to public anger over road safety and enforcement.
The Balewadi hit and run case has renewed calls for stricter action against reckless drivers and regulation of heavy vehicles entering busy residential stretches.
