Chandimandir has emerged as the worst hit-and-run black spot in Panchkula district, according to police data accessed by The Tribune. Nearly half of all fatal hit-and-run accidents recorded across the district in 2025 happened within the limits of this single police station.
The station-wise breakup, compiled for the year 2025 across Panchkula district's nine police station jurisdictions, shows Chandimandir alone recorded 22 hit-and-run accidents — 13 of them fatal. Two victims suffered grievous injuries.
Chandimandir accounts for 46 per cent of district hit-and-run fatalities
Chandimandir's share of the district's hit-and-run fatalities works out to 46 per cent, even though the station covers only one of the nine police station areas in the district. This means nearly one in every two fatal hit-and-run deaths in Panchkula in 2025 occurred in this single jurisdiction.
Across the district, the nine stations logged 78 hit-and-run accidents in 2025 — 27 fatal and 51 non-fatal. The numbers show a clear concentration of the problem in Chandimandir rather than an even spread across the district.
Pinjore is the second-worst hit-and-run area
Pinjore, the second-worst affected station, recorded three fatal cases out of 12 accidents. While Pinjore also saw a significant number of hit-and-run incidents, its fatality count was far lower than Chandimandir's.
The data highlights a stark gap between Chandimandir and the rest of the district's police stations. No other station came close to Chandimandir's 13 fatal cases, making the area a clear hotspot for hit-and-run incidents that end in death.
Our Take: Chandimandir needs urgent road safety action
To put it plainly, these numbers are alarming. One police station area accounting for 46 per cent of a district's fatal hit-and-run deaths is not a coincidence — it points to a specific problem that needs a specific solution.
In our view, the authorities should investigate what makes Chandimandir so dangerous. Is it poor lighting, missing speed breakers, or a lack of CCTV coverage that lets drivers flee without being caught? The answer matters because it will determine whether this trend can be reversed.
For residents and commuters who use roads in the Chandimandir area, this data is a warning. The risk of a fatal hit-and-run is far higher here than anywhere else in Panchkula. The police and local administration must treat this as a priority — not just for enforcement, but for prevention.
The fact that 51 non-fatal hit-and-run accidents also occurred across the district shows the problem is widespread. But Chandimandir's concentration of fatalities demands immediate attention. Every death in these numbers represents a family that lost someone — and the district cannot afford another year like this.
We hope this data pushes the administration to act. Road safety measures, better surveillance, and stricter action against hit-and-run drivers in Chandimandir could save lives. The numbers are clear — the response must be equally clear.
