Tragedy on the Mihan Flyover: IIM Nagpur Student Killed in Hit-and-Run
A 22-year-old IIM Nagpur student, Anuj Pathak, lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run incident on the Mihan flyover, Nagpur. The accident, which occurred late on a Saturday evening, has left the institute and his friends grieving. The police are investigating and working to trace the vehicle involved.
The Accident That Shocked the Campus
On Saturday night around 9:30 PM, Anuj Pathak, a second-year MBA student at IIM Nagpur, was riding his motorcycle on the Mihan flyover along Wardha Road when an unidentified vehicle struck him. The force of the collision pushed his bike into the railing, leaving the machine mangled and Anuj fatally injured.
A passerby raised an alarm, and police soon arrived at the scene. Tragically, by the time help reached him, Anuj had already succumbed to his injuries.
Who Was Anuj Pathak?
Anuj, aged 22, hailed from Uttarakhand and was pursuing his MBA at IIM Nagpur. Described by peers as thoughtful, driven, and deeply committed to his studies, his sudden death has shaken the tight-knit IIM community. No public statement has yet come from the institute, but friends and classmates have expressed their grief and called for justice.
Investigation Underway
The Nagpur police have launched a full-scale investigation into the hit-and-run. Officers are reviewing CCTV footage from the flyover area to identify the vehicle and driver responsible. Meanwhile, the front of Anuj’s motorcycle was sent for forensic examination to reconstruct the crash’s dynamics.
A Wake-up Call on Road Safety
The incident has reignited concerns about road safety, especially on flyovers and high-speed stretches. Reports suggest that Anuj was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash — although a helmet was later found tied to his bike’s handlebar. Road users, institutions, and authorities are now calling for stricter enforcement of helmet use, safer traffic management, and more vigilant patrolling to prevent such heartbreak in the future.
Grief and Condolences
Within hours of his death, a condolence meeting was held on the IIM Nagpur campus. Friends, faculty, and fellow students gathered to remember Anuj, sharing stories of his kindness, his ambition, and the quiet passion he brought to every conversation.
Anuj’s body was transported back to his hometown in Uttarakhand via air cargo, where his family is now preparing to lay him to rest.
Reflection: Anuj’s death is a tragic reminder that even the brightest journeys can be cut short in a moment of recklessness. Beyond grief, his loss must serve as a call to action — to transport authorities, institutions, and all road users — to prioritize safety and responsibility.
