A disastrous incident took place in Dehradun which has once again raised a number of questions for everyone. Six individuals lost their lives to a car accident that has left all numb. What’s more saddening is that no complaint has been filed yet.
With the case charged in the hands of Delhi’s police, they have now asked for expert help in this matter for a better judgement.The incident took place on November 12 in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun where an after party ride proved to be the last moment for a group of young adults. Eyewitnesses shocked to see such a devastating scene has described it as chaotic and heart rending..They also mentioned the involvement of multiple vehicles all scattered in dust and blood.
What’s more unfortunate is that not a single person could be saved even after the emergency service rushed to the site. The case comes under the charge of Delhi’s police . However the delay in the investigation of such a sensitive and tragic accident has raised questions among the public and the victim’s families. In defense, Delhi’s police officer has said” we are still gathering evidence and awaiting some crucial reports”. “We want to ensure that our case is alright before proceeding “. He added.With the loss of the loved ones the victims families have raged their anger and demanded a strict punishment for the accused. “We want the perpetrators to be punished severely,” said a family member of the deceased.The officials in charge have assured the people of right judgment. However they seemed to be struggling to crack the code of the case within the limited time. According to the legal experts, the police have 90 days to register an FIR to file a chargesheet. The experts also opinionated that the police should work diligently and create a strong case for a proper judgment. He also warned that any delay could help the accused to be free and that could cause a severe hindrance in the society and smooth working of the system. It is high time that strict actions must be taken to instill in people’s mind the importance of following rules on the road. In the recent time we have seen quite a few of these happenings that raise concerns about our accountability as a citizen.
Talking about the data of the last few years, road accidents have been the major cause of death and are comparable to major diseases. In 2023 about 170,000 people died in road accidents all over the world which averaged about 464 deaths in a single day.The stats draws our attention to this sensitive and highly highlighted issue. The world needs to look forward to the adherence of strict rules before the situation slips out of our hands. However this could only be done with the cooperation of the system and the civilians.
We as humans should understand how important it is to follow certain traffic rules like prohibiting rush driving or drink driving just under peer pressure. We need to understand how important our life is and that any single mistake could become a death terror leaving the loved ones broken and shattered. Also the officials should take strict and quick actions for the people to understand the importance of following rules and that breaking them could be dangerous and fearful for them.
Talking to true to life manisha who is a student at Delhi university expresses her concern about the increase in road accidents and drunk driving. She holds the people and the authorities guilty for such an accident and demands encouragement in the youth of our country of how important it is to follow these strict rules set up for the betterment and safety of the masses.