New Delhi: A Delhi court has demanded a detailed status report from the police regarding the death of a 25-year-old bank employee who fell into an uncovered pit in West Delhi’s Janakpuri. 

Court Targets Accountability in Janakpuri Case

Judicial Magistrate First Class Harjot Singh Aujla has directed the Investigating Officer to file a comprehensive report by 13 February at 2:00 PM. The court is specifically seeking information on:

  • The current progress of the investigation into the death of Kamal Dhyani.
  • The working condition and positions of CCTV cameras near the site.

Kamal Dhyani, an assistant manager at a private bank, was riding home on the night of 5-6 February when his motorcycle plunged into a 15-foot-deep pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for a sewer project. The site reportedly lacked proper barricades, leading to his fatal injuries.

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Chilling Similarities: The Rohini Tragedy

A second fatal incident occured on Tuesday in Rohini Sector 32. Birju Kumar Rai, a 32-year-old labourer, died after falling into an open manhole on land maintained by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

In Janakpuri: A sub-contractor and a labourer were arrested for allegedly witnessing Dhyani’s fall but failing to alert the police, effectively leaving him in the pit for hours.

In Rohini: The victim’s companion admitted he was too intoxicated to raise the alarm on Monday night, only disclosing the incident the following afternoon.

Legal and Administrative Fallout in Janakpuri case

Arrests & Custody: Police have arrested sub-contractor Rajesh Prajapati and labourer Yogesh for withholding information.

Suspensions: Three DJB officials have been suspended for safety lapses.

Interim Bail: On Tuesday, a Dwarka court granted interim protection from arrest to contractors Himanshu and Kavish Gupta, ordering them to join the investigation while staying "coercive steps" until the next hearing.

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"The incident is not merely an accident but a serious matter linked to administrative negligence," officials stated, as the city's infrastructure safety comes under the scanner of both the public and the judiciary.