The accident spot on EM Bypass
The deceased, Sagar Das, and his pillion rider, Pinki Biswas, both 28 years old and residents of Duttabad Road, were out to visit Kali Puja pandals. On Sunday night, which coincided with Diwali , police prosecuted 64 motorists for drink-driving, making it one of the days that had high number of violators getting booked for drink-driving since Dashami. However, the number of prosecutions for drink-driving on Diwali night was fewer than the last year’s tally of 103. The number of prosecutions for drink-driving, involving two-wheelers, and helmetless riding was 332 and 75 respectively. In total, 593 motorists were prosecuted for breaking traffic rules. Police said special raids were conducted across the city between 9 pm and 2 am.
The rider lost balance while trying to overtake another motorcycle and crashed violently onto the road, police said. Several cases were reported from areas under Diamond Harbour Road and Jorabagan traffic guards, besides Kasba, Tiljala, Shyampukur and Jorasanko. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Kolkata: Two youngsters died after the motorcycle they were riding on recklessly—without putting on helmets—skidded off the carriageway on EM Bypass near Mani Square Mall under the jurisdiction of Phoolbagan police station during the wee hours of Monday, police said. Police claimed the biker was attempting to race on the stretch. Both victims had suffered severe injuries and were rushed to NRS Medical College, where doctors declared them brought dead. Cops seized the vehicle. The accident came at a time when traffic police implemented a zero-tolerance policy towards traffic violations. Traffic violations were less on Park Street and surroundings, which have several pubs. Download the TOI App.