A tragic infrastructure lapse in West Delhi has claimed the life of a 25-year-old biker, prompting swift action from the Delhi government. Three officials of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) have been suspended after a young man fell into an open pit dug for pipeline work in the Janakpuri area and died on the spot.
The incident has once again raised serious questions about safety measures at civic work sites across the national capital.
Three DJB Engineers Suspended Over Safety Lapses
Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh confirmed on Friday that disciplinary action has been initiated against officials found responsible for the negligence.
“A junior engineer, an assistant engineer, and an executive engineer have been suspended with immediate effect,” the minister told reporters.
He added that further action would also be taken against the private contractor that was awarded the tender for the ongoing work at the site.
Accident Site Under Construction for Months
According to the water minister, construction work on the affected stretch had been underway for nearly three months. A large pit was dug at the site just two days before the fatal accident.
Officials claimed that barricades were installed about 100 metres away on both sides, and that traffic movement on the affected lane was restricted. However, the tragic incident has exposed gaps in enforcement and ground-level monitoring.
“What happened is extremely unfortunate and painful. We are ensuring strict accountability,” Singh said.
Committee Formed, Report Expected Within 24 Hours
The Delhi government has constituted a high-level committee comprising director-rank officers to investigate the circumstances leading to the death. The panel has been directed to submit its findings within 24 hours.
The report is expected to assess whether safety norms were violated and recommend further action against those responsible.
Victim Identified as 25-Year-Old Office Worker
The deceased has been identified as Kamal Dhyani, a 25-year-old office employee. The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday while he was returning home from work on his motorcycle.
A crane was later used to retrieve the bike from the deep pit, as locals and authorities gathered at the spot.
Police have registered a case and are conducting a parallel investigation into the incident.
Repeated Civic Negligence Under Spotlight
This incident has intensified public outrage over poorly secured construction sites, especially during night hours when visibility is low. Citizens and safety activists have repeatedly flagged the risks posed by open pits, broken barricades, and lack of warning signs during infrastructure projects.
The Delhi government has assured that corrective measures will be strengthened to prevent such incidents in the future.