Panchkula, May 24 -- More than a third of all road accident deaths reported in Panchkula district this year have occurred at various locations under the jurisdiction of the Chandimandir police station, pointing to a worrisome trend.

Of the 50 people who died in 44 fatal accidents in Panchkula between January and May so far, 18 deaths were due to 17 accidents under the jurisdiction of the Chandimandir police station - accounting for a sizeable 36% of the total lives lost.

Among the deceased were 44 men, five women and a four-month-old girl. The recent death of ASI Anil Kumar of Haryana Police has again put the spotlight on authorities' disregard towards road safety measures in this area.

Two-wheeler riders were the most vulnerable, as r...