In response to a troubling rise in accidents involving water tankers and heavy vehicles in Pune, India, city police have decided to hold tanker owners accountable for safety violations. This decision follows the alarming statistic of 147 deaths last year, predominantly affecting pedestrians and two-wheeler riders. DCP (Traffic) Himmat Jadhav emphasized that protecting human life is paramount and that accountability will extend beyond drivers to include tanker owners, especially in cases of drunken driving. New safety protocols discussed include mandatory installation of 360-degree cameras in tankers and the presence of a spotter during reversing maneuvers. While police acknowledged the essential role of tankers in supplying water to areas lacking adequate pipelines, they stressed that public safety cannot be compromised. Tanker operators, however, voiced concerns about being unjustly labeled and requested reasonable time to implement the new safety measures. Both parties agreed to continue discussions to address the ongoing safety and regulatory issues in Pune's rapidly developing areas.