Delhi Man Dies After Falling into Unmarked Pit
A 25-year-old bank employee, Kamal Dhayani, died after his motorcycle plunged into a 20-foot-deep pit in Janakpuri, West Delhi, late Thursday. The pit, dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), was allegedly unmarked and unbarricaded.
- Incident: Dhayani’s body and motorcycle were discovered after a family missing person report.
- Investigation: Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
- Government Response: An investigation has been ordered; authorities pledge strict punishment for negligence.
- Political Fallout: The incident sparked criticism, with accusations of negligence against the Delhi government.