A three-year-old boy named Izanuddin has died after being struck by a sports utility vehicle while crossing a road in Hyderabad. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the city, was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the location, showing the moment the child was hit. Disturbing video footage from the surveillance cameras has since emerged, showing the tragic sequence of events leading to the boy's death.
According to local police sources, the child was accompanying an adult when the accident occurred. The SUV driver reportedly failed to notice the child crossing the road before hitting him. The boy sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later declared dead despite efforts to save his life.
Hyderabad police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. The driver has been identified and is being questioned as part of the investigation. Authorities have said the vehicle has been seized for further examination.
This tragedy has reignited concerns about pedestrian safety in Hyderabad, a city that has seen several high-profile road accidents involving children in recent years. Traffic experts note that many stretches in the city lack adequate footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and speed-reducing measures, leaving children and other pedestrians particularly vulnerable.
Parents and civil society groups have called for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and better urban infrastructure to prevent such incidents in the future. Several civic organizations have urged the Hyderabad Traffic Police to take immediate action, including installing more speed breakers and footpaths near schools and residential areas.
