India, April 9 -- The early morning hours, once considered the most peaceful time for a walk, have turned into a risk zone across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The recent death of 49-year-old Sujitkumar Singh in Undri on April 2, hit by a speeding car during his morning walk, is just the latest in a string of accidents that point to a deeper crisis-unsafe streets for pedestrians.

The tragedy sparked widespread outrage, with citizens urging municipal authorities to take urgent steps for the safety of citizens, particularly morning walkers who are increasingly forced off footpaths and into harm's way.

Data from the Pune traffic police and road safety non-profit Save Pune Traffic Movement paints a grim picture. In 2024, 119 pedestrians lost t...