India, April 3 -- The number of black spots on highways across the Pune division has seen a drastic reduction from the previously recorded 170 to just 84, according to a recent survey conducted by the Highway State Patrol (HSP) in collaboration with local authorities.

The survey, which was conducted over the last few months, involved identification of areas where accidents have occurred frequently along with interventions to mitigate the risks. Vikrant Deshmukh, superintendent of police for the HSP Pune division, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, emphasising the critical role that cooperation between state agencies, local authorities, and the public played in this accomplishment.

Deshmukh said, "The reduction in the number of...