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About the Incident in Navi Mumbai
On a fateful morning in Navi Mumbai, tragedy struck as Avtar Saini, a renowned chip designer and former Intel India country head, lost his life in a fatal accident while cycling with fellow enthusiasts. The incident occurred on Palm Beach Road in Nerul, highlighting the dangers that cyclists face on Mumbai’s roads.
The Victim: Avtar Saini
Avtar Saini, aged 68, was a pivotal figure in the design of Intel microprocessors, including the iconic Pentium processor. Residing in Chembur, Saini was known for his contributions to the tech industry. His untimely demise has left a void in the community of cycling enthusiasts and tech professionals alike.
The Tragic Accident
As Saini cycled between Nerul Junction and the NRI-Seawoods signal, a cab collided with him from behind, causing him to sustain severe injuries. Despite being rushed to D.Y. Patil Hospital, he tragically succumbed to his injuries. Eyewitnesses from the cycling group recounted the horrifying scene as the cab driver attempted to flee the scene, dragging Saini’s bicycle for a kilometre.
Legal Action Taken
In the aftermath of the incident, Inspector Satish Kadam of NRI coastal police confirmed that the cab driver, identified as Hrishikesh Khade, has been booked for rash and negligent driving causing death. While Khade has not been arrested, he has been served a notice to cooperate in the investigation. Saini’s body has been sent for a postmortem examination as authorities seek justice for the tragic loss.
Impact on the Community
The loss of Avtar Saini has once again brought attention to the dangerous conditions faced by cyclists, pedestrians, and runners on Mumbai’s roads. As the community mourns the passing of a visionary in the tech industry, calls for better road safety measures have intensified to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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