Blood On Road: Hit-&-Runs Kill 331 In 2024, Does Anybody Care? Nagpur has emerged as the third worst city in India for hit-and-run fatalities, with 327 deaths recorded in 2024, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). This figure marks an 18% increase from the 277 deaths reported in 2023, placing Nagpur behind only Delhi (642 deaths) and Patna (332 deaths) in the national rankings. The city surpassed major metropolitan areas like Mumbai (190 deaths), Bengaluru (204), Hyderabad (227), and Pune (121) in the number of fatalities caused by hit-and-run incidents. The statistics fall under the category of "causing death by negligence relating to road accidents," which includes cases where drivers flee the scene without aiding victims or reporting to authorities. Traffic department records for 2025 reveal 312 hit-and-run accidents, resulting in 96 deaths and 274 injuries. As of the first four months of 2026, 86 cases have been reported, with 24 fatalities and 79 injuries. One of the most shocking incidents occurred in February 2024, when a reckless driver struck two pedestrians at Ram Jhula, sparking widespread public outrage. Similarly, in April 2026, the death of 72-year-old yoga teacher Mangala Kewte in Dharampeth highlighted the issue. Kewte was killed by a speeding SUV during her morning walk, though the driver was eventually arrested. However, many perpetrators continue to evade justice, exacerbating the crisis. The city’s law enforcement faces significant challenges, including a severely underperforming surveillance system. Over 1,300 CCTV cameras remain non-functional, with more than 600 offline, over 150 dismantled or faulty, and the rest plagued by technical and maintenance issues.#nagpur #dharampeth #national_crime_records_bureau #national_crime_records_bureau #ram_jhula #mangala_kewte
