Illegal hoarding kills motorcyclist in Coimbatore

ashwinprakas · 27th February 2018, 20:25

Dear Motorcyclists,

I hope you would take extra care when you're out on the road next time cause in India we have to face a lot of potential hazards be it while riding around the country or just commuting from point A to B.

Given below is a link to an article where a motorcyclist succumbed due to injuries from being run over by a truck after falling off his motorcycle due to hitting an illegal hoarding placed by a political party honoring some celebration.

NDTV:
Techie Dies After He Hit Political Hoarding, 'Who Killed Ragu' Is Viral

Hrishi_111 · 27th February 2018, 21:26

The hoarding pillar appears to have been erected right in the middle of road with no visible indication to warn upcoming traffic.

Cops have promptly pointed towards the rider not wearing helmet at the time of accident, we wish they had same promptness against illegal hoardings and constructions being hazardous to the moving traffic as well.

It’s quite disheartening to hear about loss of a human life due to sheer negligence of authorities.

P.S. I strongly endorse wearing helmet while riding, it is a crucial safety measure even if you are riding within city limits.

srishiva · 27th February 2018, 21:50

Was not wearing the Helmet the actual reason ? I hope some criminal negligence case is registered not just against the people who put up the hoarding but also the people who allow such things in city services and Police departments.

I feel irritated seeing all these hoardings with ugly faces and who will do anything against it since the same people doing it.

Very sad for the young person to lose his life for disgusting direction this country seems to be going as far as abuse of public space.

Bhatman510 · 2nd March 2018, 07:42

I just did a tour in the South (TN, Kerala, KA) and saw quite a few of these "hoardings" being that he did not wear gear, that is quite sad and especially when that could have increased his chances of survival.

Warwithwheels · 2nd March 2018, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashwinprakas

Dear Motorcyclists,

I hope you would take extra care when you're out on the road next time cause in India we have to face a lot of potential hazards be it while riding around the country or just commuting from point A to B.

Given below is a link to an article where a motorcyclist succumbed due to injuries from being run over by a truck after falling off his motorcycle due to hitting an illegal hoarding placed by a political party honoring some celebration.

NDTV:
Techie Dies After He Hit Political Hoarding, 'Who Killed Ragu' Is Viral

Very sad to note this. This is a very big menace during elections and political meetings.

If I remember correctly, this incident took place in 2017 November. And it did not happen in Chennai. It took place in Coimbatore.

Kindly read thru' the link and confirm if my understanding is right.

arvind71181 · 2nd March 2018, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warwithwheels

Very sad to note this. This is a very big menace during elections and political meetings.

If I remember correctly, this incident took place in 2017 November. And it did not happen in Chennai. It took place in Coimbatore.

Kindly read thru' the link and confirm if my understanding is right.

Yes you are right, this happened in Coimbatore when a temporary structure was erected as part of a campaign

moralfibre · 3rd March 2018, 02:47

Mod note: Thread title corrected to reflect the right city.

27th February 2018, 20:25	#1
ashwinprakas BANNED Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Kollam Posts: 2,018 Thanked: 6,646 Times	Illegal hoarding kills motorcyclist in Coimbatore Dear Motorcyclists, I hope you would take extra care when you're out on the road next time cause in India we have to face a lot of potential hazards be it while riding around the country or just commuting from point A to B. Given below is a link to an article where a motorcyclist succumbed due to injuries from being run over by a truck after falling off his motorcycle due to hitting an illegal hoarding placed by a political party honoring some celebration. NDTV: Techie Dies After He Hit Political Hoarding, 'Who Killed Ragu' Is Viral
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Hrishi_111 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MH-12 Posts: 69 Thanked: 102 Times	re: Illegal hoarding kills motorcyclist in Coimbatore The hoarding pillar appears to have been erected right in the middle of road with no visible indication to warn upcoming traffic. Cops have promptly pointed towards the rider not wearing helmet at the time of accident, we wish they had same promptness against illegal hoardings and constructions being hazardous to the moving traffic as well. It’s quite disheartening to hear about loss of a human life due to sheer negligence of authorities. P.S. I strongly endorse wearing helmet while riding, it is a crucial safety measure even if you are riding within city limits. Last edited by Hrishi_111 : 27th February 2018 at 21:51.
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srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	re: Illegal hoarding kills motorcyclist in Coimbatore Was not wearing the Helmet the actual reason ? I hope some criminal negligence case is registered not just against the people who put up the hoarding but also the people who allow such things in city services and Police departments. I feel irritated seeing all these hoardings with ugly faces and who will do anything against it since the same people doing it. Very sad for the young person to lose his life for disgusting direction this country seems to be going as far as abuse of public space.
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Bhatman510 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 112 Thanked: 134 Times	re: Illegal hoarding kills motorcyclist in Coimbatore I just did a tour in the South (TN, Kerala, KA) and saw quite a few of these "hoardings" being that he did not wear gear, that is quite sad and especially when that could have increased his chances of survival.
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moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,495 Thanked: 14,120 Times	Re: Illegal hoarding kills motorcyclist in Coimbatore Mod note: Thread title corrected to reflect the right city.
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