I fell victim to pothole, alleges 29-year-old woman who underwent plastic surgery
A 29-year-old woman in Bengaluru suffered severe injuries after falling into a pothole hidden by rainwater on the Varthur stretch. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding poor road infrastructure and the lack of permanent solutions for urban flooding in the city.
Why it matters
The story underscores the public safety risks posed by neglected urban infrastructure in rapidly developing Indian cities.
Aishani Khanna, 29, is recovering from seven deep cuts on her left ankle after she fell off a two-wheeler on the notorious Varthur stretch. The incident occurred on August 20.
While heading to work around noon, Ms. Khanna, a private firm employee, took a detour through Varthur for a personal errand. The stretch was dotted with potholes. Due to incessant rain, the potholes were submerged in rainwater.
Ms. Khanna rode the two-wheeler right into a pothole that remained hidden in the rainwater. She was thrown off the vehicle which fell on her ankle.
“I could not get up after the fall. I tried to use my right leg to move the scooter away but could not do so until an autorickshaw driver stopped to offer help. Passersby also came to my rescue and lifted the scooter. When I first saw my foot, it was covered in blood,” Ms. Khanna described.
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