A Delhi court is demanding answers from police in the wake of a fatal accident in Janakpuri, where 25-year-old motorist Kamal Dhayani met a grisly end by crashing into an open pit from a Delhi Jal Board project. Wednesday’s session at Dwarka Court focused on investigative lapses and evidence status.
The judge mandated a detailed report on CCTV operations near the pit, probing availability of recordings and causes of any downtime. Further, clarifications were sought on the investigation’s phase and compiled proofs, underscoring the gravity of urban safety failures.
Arrests of sub-contractor Rajesh Prajapati and supervisor Yogesh Joginder Singh followed revelations in the FIR of profound safety shortcomings. The pit sat unguarded on a primary roadway, devoid of warnings, reflective markers, enclosures, lights, or watchmen—flagrant violations that invited disaster.
Officials knew the risks yet failed to act, according to charges. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta responded decisively, instructing all sectors to act swiftly and issuing eight-point safety edicts to agencies handling digs and repairs.
Her call for unwavering enforcement and accountability aims to shield citizens from similar fates. This tragedy spotlights Delhi’s persistent battle with shoddy infrastructure amid booming development. With the court pressing for updates, there’s cautious optimism for enhanced vigilance and fewer lives lost to negligence.