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Man killed in another accident on Delhi’s Signature Bridge

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A day after two medical students were killed in an accident on the newly-constructed Signature Bridge here, a man died on Saturday after his bike skid and he hit the divider head-on, police said.

The deceased was identified as Shankar, 24, a resident of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh.

“Shankar with his cousin Deepak, 17, were riding on a motorcycle. They were coming from Nangloi and going towards northeast Delhi,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) A.K. Thakur said, adding that both of them were wearing helmets.

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“Shankar’s helmet fell away after the bike skidded and he hit the divider head-on,” said the DCP.

Both were rushed to a hospital, Shankar was declared dead on arrival.

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Deepak suffered knee injuries.

On Friday, the two students on a motorcycle were killed after their bike rammed into a divider on the bridge and fell into the Yamuna river.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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