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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Kin of road accident victims buckle under mounting bills
Mumbai: Families of three victims of serious road accidents in the city, all involving young drivers, have been grappling with emotional trauma and mounting medical expenses. In Lokhandwala, Naresh Bhagchandani, a 60-year-old garment trader, was left paralysed below the waist after being struck by 20-year-old Manav Jain, who was driving an SUV. Bhagchandani's daughter said, "My father has become aggressive after the accident. We are clueless about managing mounting medical bills that touched Rs 40 lakh in 45 days of the accident. We don't know whether we will get justice. We are in trauma and my mother waits outside the hospital ICCU from 6am to 9pm in the hope that our father will be back on his feet. But doctors said recovery will take at least a year." Bhagchandani was hit in Andheri West during a morning walk on June 13. Oshiwara police arrested Jain, who lacked a valid driving licence. He was later released on bail. In Vile Parle East, Mangilal Kothari, aged 78, has been unable to stand since being knocked down by a speeding bike on Dec 13 last year while walking home. The driver, Yug Vora, a 19-year-old college student, fled the scene. Kothari's grandson, Mehul, said, "We have spent at least Rs 35 lakh on my grandfather's treatment till date. The incident has traumatised the entire family and drained us financially. It took almost three months for my grandfather to be out of the ICU. We have hired a 24x7 caretaker." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Chandivali resident Subramaniam Krishnan, aged 65, said, "It took almost a year for me to recover 60%. The fracture in my spine is not healed and doctors have advised a strapped belt if I have to walk. The entire incident has left my family handicapped and my wife took VRS to look after me. We have to fight daily to arrange money so that our son who is studying abroad can meet his expenses. Also, I don't know whether the accused will be punished. " The accident occurred on Sept 6 at 4pm when a minor lost control of his MUV, striking Krishnan, a corporate legal advisor. CCTV footage of the accident went viral, showing the minor losing control and hitting an autorickshaw before striking Krishnan, who suffered two spinal fractures. A senior IPS officer said, "Where the victim is not at fault the sections should be made non-bailable." Retired IPS officer B K Upadhyaya said, "In such cases the family suffers trauma too, and it is difficult to overcome. Legal battles can take a very long time. Compensation is not adequate, and the accused may not also not be punished in time or may be acquitted. There could be delay, indifferent behaviour on part of law enforcement agencies, and complex and time-consuming court proceedings." Upadhyaya suggested speedy trial, adequate compensation, and proper medical and psychiatric treatment for victims and families. A city-based psychiatrist said post-traumatic stress disorder following an accident leads to symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. "This trauma is faced by the victim who survived the accident but is bedridden or has no resources for treatment. Similarly, the victim's family endures stress and financial crises," the psychiatrist said. IPS officer-turned-lawyer Y P Singh said expenses for serious medical impairment have to be borne by the victim, who loses income due to disability and requires funds for physical care. "It is a sheer double jeopardy. The compensation to address the disability is highly insufficient, which adds to the trauma amid the spectre of bankruptcy." Singh urged families to present specific, doctor-certified expenses to the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal to get adequate compensation. "Where the victim is not at fault, the sections should be made non-bailable," Singh added. Former state director general of police Praveen Dixit said every year at least five lakh persons die and five lakh are seriously injured in road accidents. He recommended the govt announce payments of Rs 5 lakh for a deceased victim and and Rs 3 lakh for the injured, recovering money from insurance companies and vehicle manufacturers. Dixit also urged tribunals, courts and the police to impose heavy fines on rule-breakers, including those who disregard traffic signals.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Adissia appoints Trisha Krishnan as its new brand ambassador
Adissia , Coimbatore 's native brand in plotted development, is taking real estate transformation to the heart of rural and semi-urban Tamil Nadu. In a defining move, the company announced actor Trisha Krishnan as its brand ambassador . Krishnan, with her deep Tamil roots and enduring appeal, adds strength to Adissia's mission of bringing credibility, aspiration, and quality to all regions of Tamilnadu. Commenting on this association, actress Krishnan said, 'Adissia represents the quiet strength of Tamil Nadu- deeply rooted, aspirational and forward-looking. I'm proud to be part of a movement that's not just building projects, but shaping communities.' In addition to this, the company also launched its customer-focused Mobile App - Adissia One , the first of its kind from Coimbatore, designed to provide customers with convenience, transparency and easy access. With one click, users can view and store property details seamlessly. M V Manikandan , founder and managing director, Adissia Developers, said, "Real change doesn't happen in boardrooms - it happens in the small towns, in villages, in places that deserve more. Adissia is about bridging that gap.' 'We are building not just for today, but for the Tamil Nadu of tomorrow — where growth is shared, and no place is left behind. We are very happy to onboard Trishna as our brand face as we set to work towards achieving INR 1000 crore revenue in two years," Manikandan added.
Online Citizen
2 days ago
- Online Citizen
Two foreign nationals charged in Singapore for allegedly attempting to bribe officers
SINGAPORE: Two foreign nationals were charged on 10 July 2025 for allegedly offering bribes to enforcement officers in separate incidents. Krishnan Ramakrishnan, a 30-year-old Indian national, was charged in court for allegedly attempting to bribe two Certis Cisco auxiliary police officers (APOs) attached to the National Environment Agency (NEA). On 18 April 2025, Krishnan allegedly offered a bribe of S$100 to officers Sri Suthan Sellah and Sugeerta B Kalaivanan as an inducement to waive enforcement action taken against him for littering. The officers rejected the bribe, and the matter was subsequently referred to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). Krishnan faces one charge punishable under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. In a separate case, Xu Manye (许漫烨), a 37-year-old Chinese national, was also charged in court for allegedly offering bribes to two Land Transport Authority (LTA) officers. On 24 March 2025, Xu allegedly attempted to bribe officers Tay Boon Tat Francis and Lim Ghim Wee on three separate occasions, offering S$50 each time. The bribes were allegedly intended to secure favourable treatment in relation to the LTA's investigation into his personal mobility device (PMD), and to recover the impounded device, which had failed to meet safety standards during an inspection. The two LTA officers rejected the bribes, and the case was referred to the CPIB. Xu faces three charges punishable under Section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. In a statement, CPIB said Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. Anyone convicted under Section 6 of the Act may be fined up to S$100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
'Historical Trend': Bihar Top Cop On Remark Linking 'Idle' Farmers To Crime
New Delhi: Crime data in Bihar has apparently shown a curious trend -- that it spikes in summer and drops once the monsoon hits. The state police have a curious explanation for it: "Historical trend" shows from Holi to the arrival of the monsoon, it is a lean season employment-wise. The situation changes when the monsoon arrives and farmers get busy. The explanation -- coming from Kundan Krishnan, the state's Additional Director General of Police -- is not flattering to farmers and Union minister Chirag Paswan has not allowed it to pass unchallenged. "Indirectly calling our Annadaata farmers murderers is not only an insult to their honour but also a disrespect to their sacrifice and hard work. Instead of cracking down on criminals, Bihar Police is more focused on unnecessary statements," he wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The ADG, though, staunchly backed the police theory. In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Mr Krishnan said, "What has been seen for the last several decades is May, June and July, there is a spurt in incidents of murders... as soon as the monsoons arrive, people get busy in the agricultural activities". "So in this period, every year we have seen there is a rising trend and as soon as the monsoons arrive, people get busy in the agricultural activities," he added. Asked if he was saying that most of the crimes are committed by farmers, Mr Krishnan denied it, saying instead that the motives behind the crimes have much to do with interpersonal relationships and are not always about financial gain. He maintained silence on why this pattern does not hold true across the country - given that farmers form a chunk of the population. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Paswan flagged his objections. A rough translation of his vernacular post read: "The statement of Bihar Police ADG Headquarters Kundan Krishnan is extremely reprehensible and unfortunate. Indirectly calling our Annadaata farmers murderers is not only an insult to their honour but also a disrespect to their sacrifice and hard work. Instead of cracking down on criminals, Bihar Police is more focused on unnecessary statements, which is extremely worrying. The administration should clarify its priorities." Bihar has seen a spate of crime over the last weeks. The latest one took place at Patna's Paras hospital, where five armed men were caught on CCTV cameras tiptoeing through the corridor and entering a patient's room, pumping bullets into him and making a getaway. The rising crime graph - which includes the murders of businessman Gopal Khemka, BJP leader Surendra Kewat and lawyer Jitendra Mahato - has put the Nitish Kumar government on the backfoot ahead of the coming assembly elections.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Top Bihar police officer links crime surge to jobless farm workers, sparks outrage
A senior police officer in Bihar has blamed the recent spurt in crime in the state on seasonal unemployment among agricultural labourers. ADG (Headquarters) Kundan Krishnan made the remarks during an interaction with journalists on Wednesday evening. "Bihar has only two major crop seasons. Since there is no crop season between April and July, most farmhands remain unemployed during this period. Consequently, land-related clashes escalate. Some of them, especially the youth, even take up contract killings for quick money," Krishnan said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Murder cases increase mainly between May and July, he added. The comment has triggered outrage on social media, with many people accusing the officer of trying to come up with an excuse for failure to control law and order. Live Events Contacted by PTI on Thursday, he said, "Whatever I have said is backed by data. The data shows that this period (between May and July) of the year witnesses a spurt in violent crimes." According to data, Bihar recorded 217 murder cases in April and 284 in May. In 2024, 231 murders took place in April, 254 in May, 292 in June and 279 in July. In August, it came down to 249 cases. "In 2023, 215 murders were recorded in April, 279 in May, 278 in June and 270 in July. It came down to 250 in August," he said. "In 2022, the state witnessed 256 murders in April, 301 in May, 297 in June and 262 in July. Again it dipped to 257 in August", Krishnan added. Reacting to it, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav told PTI Videos, "This shows the incompetence of Bihar Police . They say crimes increase before monsoon. Law and order has collapsed in the state. While they (NDA) call their administration a double-engine government, I must say that one engine is of corruption and another is of crime".
