A major development has emerged from Delhi’s Janakpuri accident case, where a young man named Kamal lost his life after falling into an open road pit. Following public outrage, the Delhi government has swung into action. Three Delhi Jal Board (DJB) officials have been suspended for negligence, and an inquiry has been initiated against the construction agency responsible for the site. The government has made it clear that if lapses are proven, the company will be blacklisted. Urban Development Minister Parvesh Verma visited the accident site and announced a comprehensive safety audit of all sewer, road, and flood-control projects across Delhi. A high-level committee has also been formed by the Delhi Jal Board to probe the incident, while Delhi Police have registered a case and begun their investigation. The victim, Kamal, an assistant manager at a private bank, fell into the deep pit late at night while returning home from work. His family alleges that there was no proper barricading or warning signage on the side from which he approached, and timely police assistance could have saved his life. The incident has raised serious questions about safety standards, accountability, and systemic negligence on Delhi’s roads.


