An 11-year-old boy was killed in a road accident in Pune after losing control of his bicycle. According to reports, the boy's bike skidded due to a pothole in the road, leading to a fatal collision with a passing truck. The incident was captured on camera, showing the sequence of events that led to the child's death.

The tragedy has drawn immediate attention to the condition of local infrastructure. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had issued a directive to municipal corporations across the state just one day prior to the accident. The order mandated that officials take immediate action to ensure roads are made pothole-free in preparation for the upcoming Ganesh Festival, a period that typically sees high traffic volumes and public movement.

While the directive highlights a government-acknowledged issue regarding road safety, the accident underscores the ongoing risks posed by poor road maintenance. Authorities are currently reviewing the incident, though no specific details regarding potential legal action against road contractors or municipal officials have been released at this time. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgency behind the state's recent infrastructure mandates.