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SANCOALE: A pedestrian was injured after an Access scooter allegedly rammed into her near HDFC Bank at Simpalwada, Sancoale, on October 16 at around 6.40 pm.
According to Verna Police, the incident occurred when the scooter rider, identified as Umniya Nasir Bade, a resident of Taleigao, was proceeding from Vasco towards Cortalim. On reaching near HDFC Bank at Simpalwada, she allegedly rode the scooter in a rash and negligent manner and knocked down pedestrian Diksheta Amonkar, a resident of Simpalwada, who was crossing the road from the bank’s side towards her residence.
Following the impact, Amonkar fell on the road and sustained injuries. The scooter rider also fell along with her vehicle and sustained injuries.
Verna Police have registered a case under Sections 281 and 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), under Crime No. 120/2026.
Further investigation is being carried out by Head Constable Siddesh Dessai (HC 4750) of Verna Police Station.
