Nashik Pothole Crisis: Four Lives Lost As Public Anger Mounts; Corporators Demand Action Against Civic

Potholes from Kumbh Mela excavation and record rainfall in Nashik have caused four deaths.

Shiv Sena (UBT) protested with Nilesh Kotkar's family; NCP (Ajit Pawar) launched a signature campaign; ruling Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and BJP corporators criticized the civic administration.

Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri imposed ₹2 crore in penalties on contractors for delayed repairs.

State Minister Girish Mahajan ordered an inquiry into a businessman's pothole-related death.

AIMA demanded safety measures after inspecting accident-prone spots like Exlo Point in MIDC.