New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The tragic loss of life of 25-year-old biker Kamal Dhyani in Janakpuri late Thursday night time has triggered sharp criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi authorities, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal describing the incident as ‘not an accident, however homicide’ brought on as a consequence of ‘excessive negligence.’
The incident has reignited issues over street security, city development practices and the accountability of civic authorities within the nationwide capital.
In a put up on X (previously Twitter), Kejriwal wrote, ‘This is just not an accident, however homicide. The BJP has realized nothing even from the Noida incident. Extreme negligence and an totally irresponsible angle have now grow to be the hallmark of BJP governments, and it’s the frequent people who find themselves paying the value for it. May God grant power to that household which misplaced their youngster as a result of authorities’s negligence.’
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The reference was to an analogous fatality in Noida in January, when 27-year-old IT skilled Yuvraj Mehta misplaced his life after his automobile plunged into an unmarked, water-filled development pit amid dense winter fog. The tragedy had highlighted lapses in city planning and the dangers posed by inadequately marked development zones.
AAP’s Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj additionally condemned the Delhi authorities, alleging that authorities didn’t act on earlier incidents and ‘lie every single day’ about security measures.
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In a put up on X, he wrote, ‘Shocking !!! An harmless biker fell right into a deep pothole on the street, obtained caught, lay there all night time, and died. The BJP authorities in Delhi has realized nothing from the Noida incident. They simply maintain mendacity every single day. Janakpuri District Centre, Delhi.’
In addition, the Aam Aadmi Party shared a graphic satirising the Delhi authorities as ‘Patal Lok,’ depicting a helmeted rider fatally plunging right into a pit whereas waving goodbye to his dad and mom. The illustration highlighted alleged police negligence in responding to households looking for lacking individuals, notably gig staff.
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According to Delhi Police, the deceased, Kamal Dhyani, was taken out from the excavated pit with the help of DFS employees and was taken to Deen Dayal Hospital in Hari Nagar, the place a health care provider declared him introduced lifeless.
Preliminary enquiry revealed that Dhyani, a Janakpuri resident, was returning house from his workplace in Rohini, the place he labored at an HDFC Bank name centre.
A PCR name was acquired at PS Janakpuri at 8:03 am on February 6, reporting {that a} man had fallen right into a 15-foot pit close to Andhra School, Janakpuri. SHO Janakpuri and employees reached the location and located Dhyani alongside together with his bike inside a Delhi Jal Board (DJB)-excavated pit on Joginder Singh Marg, in direction of the C2B redlight.
Dhyani’s brother alleged that the household visited six police stations in a single day however didn’t obtain help. Information about his whereabouts was obtained solely within the morning from a civilian who answered his cellphone. A pal of the deceased criticised the police for not utilizing his cell location to expedite the search, saying the delay instantly contributed to his loss of life.
Speaking to ANI, Dhyani’s father, Naresh Chand, blamed the Delhi administration and DJB for negligence, stating, ‘It is the Delhi Jal Board’s and the Administration’s mistake. Until a number of days in the past, there was no pit on the spot.’
Kamal’s mom, Shanti Dhyani, recounted the distressing sequence of occasions. ‘My son had gone to search out him. But could not. Even the Police could not discover him. Then somebody picked up his cellphone within the morning and advised us he had fallen right into a pit. He advised me yesterday that I’ve the subsequent time off, so we are going to rejoice your anniversary. He had purchased issues for the celebrations, however by no means got here again. All we wish is justice,’ she mentioned, whereas talking to ANI.
His elder brother, Mayank Dhyani, mentioned the police didn’t take well timed motion, including that though Kamal’s cellphone was energetic, the household couldn’t find him till a civilian discovered him round 9:30 am.
‘He was working an evening shift in Rohini. He was on his manner again. I spoke to him when he had reached Janakpuri. He advised me he had reached Janakpuri and would attain house in 10 minutes. He fell in that pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board… We tried to search out him the entire night time… The Police did not take efficient motion. He might have been saved… His cellphone was on. Our calls have been going by way of. Around 9.30 am, a civilian picked up the decision, advised us that an accident had occurred, and gave us the placement,’ he advised ANI.
Responding to the incident, Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma visited the location and spoke to the media.
‘Work has been occurring above the street for 3 months. Barricades had been arrange 100 meters aside on either side. A big pit was dug right here within the final two days. There was no site visitors motion on this lane on this facet. The incident that occurred right here yesterday could be very tragic,’ Verma mentioned.
Verma said that an inquiry had been ordered by the Delhi Jal Board, with a committee comprising director-level officers fashioned to submit a report inside 24 hours.
He added, ‘We have ordered an inquiry from the Delhi Jal Board. A committee has been fashioned, comprising director-level officers. The report might be obtainable inside 24 hours. I spoke to the deceased’s pal. Last night time, at round 11.45 pm, the deceased referred to as house and mentioned he can be house in 10 minutes. After that, he reached this stretch of street, this lane, and fell into the pit… The Janakpuri police, alongside together with his household, looked for him for 2 hours final night time… We are suspending three Delhi Jal Board officers right here, the JE, Executive Engineer, and AE… We may also take the strictest potential motion towards the corporate that was working right here.’
‘ A severe view has been taken of the tragic accident on the Janakpuri Line Rehabilitation Project website. Delhi Jal Board has constituted a high-level Inquiry Committee to make sure a clear investigation into the incident,’ he additional added.
Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood expressed condolences and warranted accountability.
‘It is an unlucky incident. I stand with the deceased’s household at the moment of grief. I need to guarantee the household that I’ve inspected the location for 2 hours, and I noticed that each one safety measures have been in place. Still, I’ve instructed the Jal Board to type a committee and begin an enquiry into the matter. The accused is not going to be spared… Our authorities perceive’s its accountability. We all stand with the household and all potential assistance is being offered… We can not deliver the sufferer again, however we will attempt to make sure such incidents aren’t repeated,’ Sood mentioned.
Furthermore, the Delhi Jal Board additionally expressed grief over the youth’s loss of life and said that strict motion can be taken towards any accountable official.
In a put up on X, the Delhi Jal Board said, ‘The Delhi Jal Board expresses deep sorrow over the tragic accident that occurred in the course of the Pipeline Rehabilitation Project (Pipeline Rehabilitation Site) of DJB in Janakpuri and extends its condolences to the bereaved household. A committee has been constituted to research the incident, and strict motion might be taken if negligence is discovered at any degree. Regular inspections of security preparations in any respect workplaces are ongoing. Citizens are requested to report any unsafe office on the toll-free quantity 1916,’ the put up learn.
Meanwhile, MCD LoP Ankush Narang held Delhi Minister Ashish Sood accountable.
Narang additional alleged that the household approached seven police stations in a single day, however no report was filed following the accident outdoors the minister’s residence.
Speaking to ANI, Narang mentioned, ‘An individual on a motorcycle falls right into a pothole proper outdoors the home of Delhi Minister Ashish Sood at night time. His household searches for him all night time and goes to seven police stations, however none of them file a report… Ashish Sood is accountable for the loss of life of this youngster…’
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (West Delhi), Sharad Bhaskar, mentioned that police are investigating all stakeholders, together with DJB, into the protection protocols for the continued development and the preliminary police response.
He mentioned that the deceased’s brother reported him lacking at 2:45 am; the physique was discovered at 8 am in a 15-foot deep pit. Police monitoring a cell phone led to the invention. FIR to be registered, bike to be pulled out.
DCP West, Bhaskar, confirmed that the pit was a part of an energetic Delhi Jal Board venture. He said that authorities at the moment are specializing in accountability. The police will examine all stakeholders concerned within the DJB work to find out whether or not there was negligence in barricading or in warning indicators.
‘A pit was dug for some work of the Delhi Jal Board. Last night time, 25-year-old Kamal Dhyani’s bike fell into this pit, and he sadly died. We will examine all stakeholders of this DJB work. The deceased’s brother got here to Janakpuri Police Station round 2:45 am, and he knowledgeable that his brother had not reached house but. The police tracked his cell phone, which was indicating Janakpuri District Park. Head Constable Ramkesh looked for the deceased with the relations for about 2.5 hours however they could not discover him. At 8 am in the present day, a lady referred to as the police and knowledgeable them {that a} physique was mendacity in a 15-foot deep pit. This is when all the pieces got here to mild…,’ mentioned DCP West.
A proper First Information Report (FIR) is at present being registered. While the household initially sought assist on the Janakpuri station, there are allegations that they struggled to get help from a number of different stations. The sufferer’s bike stays within the pit and is predicted to be recovered by authorities shortly as a part of the continued forensic investigation.
DCP Bhaskar famous, ‘As of now, we all know that the household visited PS Janakpuri, but when the household says they didn’t obtain assist from 6-7 police stations, we are going to look into it… FIR is being registered… The bike might be pulled out of the pit quickly…’
The incident has sparked renewed debate about city security requirements, with issues rising over related previous accidents. In January, the loss of life of 27-year-old IT skilled Yuvraj Mehta in Noida, whose automobile fell into an unmarked, water-filled pit, had drawn nationwide consideration to development website hazards and insufficient security signage.
As investigations proceed, political leaders and residents alike are calling for accountability, improved monitoring of public works, and speedy reforms to stop such tragedies sooner or later. The incident underscores the pressing want for stricter security protocols and well timed response from authorities throughout Delhi. (ANI)