Delhi’s corridors of power are buzzing after a deadly construction site accident in Janakpuri. A bike rider met a gruesome end, tumbling into a massive 20-foot pit amid Jal Board works on Joginder Singh Marg. In response, a top-tier investigation committee has been greenlit to unearth lapses.
Cabinet heavyweight Prahlad Verma broke the news via X, stressing unwavering public safety. The panel, formed by Delhi Jal Board, will inspect the rehabilitation project site immediately. Focus areas: barricading efficacy, signage clarity, traffic handling, and rule compliance.
Directives are clear—identify negligence, enforce accountability, and suggest harsh disciplinary steps. Evening deadline for the full report promises rapid accountability.
Home Minister Ashish Sood hit the ground running, visiting the tragedy spot Friday and empathizing with the bereaved family. The victim, a private bank staffer, leaves a void. Sood’s X update invoked Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s solidarity, with firm orders for probe and punishment.
Late Thursday’s horror has ignited debates on Delhi’s lax site management. The unguarded pit symbolized broader risks in the city’s expansion frenzy. Stakeholders urge tech-driven safety like sensors and 24/7 patrols. With the committee mobilized, hope rises for systemic fixes, ensuring no family endures such loss again.