Anger Erupts on Ghodbunder Road After 18 Deaths
Thane, India — October 11, 2025:
Residents of Thane’s Ghodbunder Road are fed up — and they’re making sure everyone knows it. After 18 people reportedly died in accidents along the stretch this year, locals say they’ve had enough of potholes, unmarked diversions, and poor street lighting turning their daily commute into a death trap.
Dozens of residents gathered outside the Kasarvadavali Police Station on Saturday, submitting a memorandum demanding immediate repairs and a full-scale probe into the accidents. They accused civic engineers, contractors, and traffic officials of gross negligence, even calling for criminal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
“The Road Has Become a Death Zone”
Ghodbunder Road connects the Eastern and Western Express Highways and carries thousands of vehicles daily. But lately, residents say it feels more like an obstacle course than a highway.
“The road has turned into a death trap,” said Rohit Gaikwad from the citizens’ group Ghodbunder Road Fights. “You never know where the next crater or diversion will appear. It’s chaos — no lights, no barricades, no warning signs.”
The group is demanding permanent traffic personnel at major junctions, better lighting, and stricter safety checks at all ongoing construction sites.
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Residents Threaten to Block the Road
The residents’ memorandum wasn’t just a complaint — it came with a warning. If authorities fail to act within ten days, locals say they’ll block Ghodbunder Road entirely.
“People are scared to even drive after sunset,” said Adish Mehrotra, another resident. “These 18 deaths shouldn’t be brushed off as accidents — they’re the result of administrative neglect. Someone must be held accountable.”
Political Voices Join the Protest
The issue has now drawn political attention. Former MP Rajan Vichare (Shiv Sena–UBT) slammed both the Thane Police and the Traffic Department, accusing them of “outsourcing responsibility” to contract-based wardens.
“The system has made Ghodbunder residents prisoners of administrative failure,” he said. Vichare also criticized the government for frequently changing traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles, calling it “confusing and careless.”
Police Respond, But Residents Remain Skeptical
Responding to the uproar, DCP (Traffic) Pankaj Shirshat said that three senior officers, 40 constables, and 35 wardens are already deployed along Ghodbunder Road to manage congestion.
“As for demands for criminal action or departmental inquiry, that falls under the jurisdiction of the local police,” he noted.
But residents remain unconvinced. They argue that routine patrols aren’t enough — what’s needed is lasting infrastructure repair and accountability.
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Daily Hazard for Thousands
Anyone who’s driven along Ghodbunder Road recently knows the frustration — uneven patches, open drains, and sudden detours. Add to that poor lighting and heavy traffic from trucks and buses, and it’s easy to see why locals are furious.
“It’s not just about inconvenience anymore,” said Gaikwad. “It’s about saving lives. Eighteen families have already paid the price for someone else’s negligence.”
As civic agencies and traffic police trade responsibility, residents say they’re prepared to take their fight to the streets — literally.
