Delhi Tragedy: Youth Dies After Falling Into Uncovered Jal Board Pit While Returning Home

New Delhi: A case of death of a youth came to light in ​​Delhi on Thursday night. While returning home, a young man lost his life just because the pothole dug on the road was not safe. The case is from the Janakpuri area of ​​Delhi, where a deep pit created during the work of the Jal Board proved fatal for a young man. 

How did the accident happen?

It is being said that the young man was returning home from the office at night. On the way, there was a pit dug on the road, which was not properly covered or surrounded. Due to darkness he could not see the pit and his bike fell straight into it. No one had any idea that this mistake of a few seconds would turn into such a big tragedy.

Why did the young man stay there the whole night?

The family thought that he might be coming late, but when he did not reach home for a long time, their worries increased. Even the phone was not working. The search started in the morning, when information was received from the police that the young man was found lying in a pit along with his bike. Imagine, if there was a proper barricade or warning board at the spot, perhaps this accident could have been averted.

What did the police and administration say?

Police reached the spot and took possession of the body and started investigation. According to initial information, this pit was dug during the work of Delhi Jal Board. The question is why there were no security arrangements. Now it is a matter of investigation as to whose responsibility it was and where the mistake occurred.

Why is there anger among family and people?

Local people say that excavation is going on at many places in the area, but proper security arrangements are not made. Such potholes can prove fatal at night. The pain of the family is clear, they say that this is not just an accident but clear negligence.

What lessons need to be learned?

This incident reminds us that even small carelessness on the road can snatch someone's life. Construction work is important, but safety is even more important. If rules are followed timely, such accidents can be prevented.

This is not just a news, but a warning to the system that responsibility should be fixed and such mistakes should not be repeated.