Kolkata: Actor Anindya Chatterjee, a cyclist diligent, met with an accident on Thursday while he paddled down the hours of the morning.
He was rushed to a private hospital in Alipore area with a large network tear in his lower back.
The actor has been released from hospital and is likely to recover in a few weeks, doctors said.
Chatterjee, who likes cycling for hours, covering distances with fellow fans of the cycle, reportedly hit by a car between 5:15 am and 5:20 am opposed to the Fortis hospital near Tagore Park.
By cycling is prohibited in all the main roads, the lack of cycle lanes is a problem for fans like Chatterjee.
According to police, Chatterjee should not be bypassed, where he met with the accident.
Routes for cyclists there through a garden path Naskarhat-Picnic Road-CN Roy Road-Tiljala Road-East Topsia Road and finally Science City.
These stick to the prescribed lane and bylane Tiljala and Topsia, claim sources.
Actor Chatterjee, who was one of the signers of the open letter to the Chief Minister, appealed to him for lifting the ban on bicycles in the 36 streets of the city, said: “I’m waiting to return to cycling.
Bicycles, like other modes of transport, may meet with an accident.
However, compared with another mode, death is much less, “he said.
He went on to add that unless the rider learns to respect cyclists and pedestrians on the road, such accidents will continue to occur.
Chatterjee, who lost consciousness and was rescued by locals, is now in a heavy dose of antibiotics for lower back injuries.
He plans to continue shooting schedule from 22 August at Odisha.
“I’m fine and back home.
Met with an accident today morning in front of Arsalan Bypass, hit by a car from behind.
Arriving with rips a large network in the upper body below me.
My bike was okay but I was broken.
However, for now, resting, will continue shooting within a week ….
“Chatterjee wrote on his Facebook page.
This city has witnessed three fatal accidents involving cyclists this month, the latest is a nine-year-old girl near Tatatala.
“Because I drive a four-wheeled vehicles and bicycles, I know how difficult it is to build the infrastructure for cyclists.
However, cyclists should continue cycling on the road to reclaim their space,” said Chatterjee.
Vinay jaju, a cyclist and a campaigner NMT, said, “Since most of the city has a pattern of development of the car-centric, bike somehow incompatible with their schemes.
But now thousands of people have started cycling to get bread, a vacation trip and buy essential items.
bike is now a favorite fashion in all social strata.
No political party can afford to neglect the bike on the road.
“Varun Singh, other cyclists, added:” If there is an accident, the cyclist received a reprimand and retribution, even if he is on the right side.
However, many cyclists violating road regulations and risks that can be avoided.
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