Actor highlights life-threatening delays
Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has posted an Instagram video showing an ambulance caught in heavy traffic in Mumbai. He sounded a warning: the patient inside the ambulance could die due to the delay.
What he said and why he’s upset
Shroff urged drivers ahead of the ambulance to move aside or make way, complaining about the lack of awareness and road discipline. In Hindi, he said, “Raaste pe hi dum tod dega” (“He’ll die right here on the road”) and questioned people’s sense, asking “Where is the sense in their heads?”
Public reaction
His post struck a chord with many social media users. Some supported him, saying infrastructure problems like potholes are also to blame for traffic jams. Others agreed with the need for greater civility and cooperation on the roads.
Implications of the issue
This incident underscores how traffic congestion in large cities can severely impact emergency services. Ambulances getting delayed can cost lives. Questions are raised about urban planning, road infrastructure, driver behaviour, and how emergency routes are managed.
Conclusion
Jackie Shroff’s video is more than a celebrity rant — it’s a serious reminder that in traffic-clogged cities like Mumbai, lack of road discipline and infrastructure issues can have fatal consequences. It calls for urgent attention to help emergency services reach people when they need them most.