Vaibhavi Parmar had succumbed to injuries after she fell on the road, when the two-wheeler on which she was riding a pillion had hit a pothole near GMDC Overbridge
The death of the 18-year old Vaibhavi Parmar in a road accident is also due to over speeding, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said on Monday.
Vaibhavi had succumbed to injuries after she fell on the road, when the two-wheeler on which she was riding a pillion had hit a pothole near GMDC Overbridge.
AMC termed the incident as unfortunate and said that in addition to pothole, over-speeding was also responsible for the accident. However, voluntary organizations have contested the claim and said that it is the duty of the civic body to provide safe transportation and safe road to the citizens.
"Two deaths caused to due to potholes on the road is unfortunate. But this is also due to over speeding. This has been mentioned in the FSL report. In the death in Bapunagar, mechanical fault in the rickshaw," said Amul Bhatt, chairman of Standing Committee of AMC.
Dr Pravin Kanabar, President, Active Traffic Consultation Committee said that it is the duty of the civic body to provide safe public transportation. In case, citizens have to use their private vehicles, the civic body has to provide safe roads to them. "Citizens are paying so much taxes, they are entitled to safe roads," said Kanabar.
"AMC cannot shy away from the responsibility. Losing a relative is a big loss for a family. It is the duty of AMC to construct safe road, supervise and maintain them," added Kanabar.
Jatin Sheth, convener of Nagrik Shashaktikaran Manch had, during Monsoon, begun a drive to create awareness about potholes on the roads and had repeatedly warned AMC that the potholes can be fatal too.
"By giving such reasons, AMC is trying to save its skin. If it really believes what it said then, why has it suddenly woken from the slumber and began a drive to repair the roads after the accidents, asked Sheth.
"By now potholes should have been repaired, If motorists have to pay hefty fines for traffic violations, then why contractors are not subjected to hefty fines and penalties. They always go scot-free. Even after getting blacklisted, they manage to get work contracts. Why is this allowed?" asked Sheth.
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