Infrastructure lapses exposed: Drowning in drain sparks demand for safety steps
The incident sparked outrage among locals and highlighted the safety gaps on sites of ongoing civic projects in city.
GMDA is carrying out a project to renovate the stretch at a cost of Rs 21 crore. It was undertaken by the authority in Feb 2024 and was to be completed within 12 months, but only 50% of the work has been completed.
Meanwhile, residents have been complaining for months about the poor condition of the stretch, pointing to uncovered drains, lack of proper barricading, and inadequate lighting.
Despite several reminders to GMDA, no corrective measures were taken, they said.
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"It is a dangerous stretch—cars get stuck here often. A few weeks ago, a cow was found trapped in a drain pit here. There is no space left for pedestrians. The work is being executed in a shoddy manner, with no proper planning. The road was revamped with a footpath ahead of the G20 summit in 2023, and then they started tearing it up again in 2024," said Col Pravin Uberoi (retd), a resident of Sushant Lok-1.
"There is no barricading or signages on the stretch and streetlights malfunction frequently. We have been facing these issues for the last one-and-a-half years," Uberoi added.
The recent incident of drowning at the site has intensified demands for a safety audit and strict accountability from the authorities, with many residents saying the tragedy could have been averted.
"There is absolutely no monitoring of the stretch.
They dug up everything and left it unattended. The contractor has also damaged sewer and electricity lines during digging. If someone is killed due to negligence, those responsible should be held accountable. Until accountability is fixed, such tragedies will keep happening," Anil Kapoor, another resident, said.
Meanwhile, a GMDA official said safety protocols were part of every contract they signed. "They are mentioned in the agreement we sign with the agency.
All terms and conditions regarding pollution mitigation and safety measures are clearly stated in the contract. While some safety measures were taken, they were not fully implemented," he said.
The official added that instructions had been issued to all field officers to ensure that contractors strictly followed safety protocols. Reacting to the police notice served to GMDA in the case, the official said, "It's an ongoing investigation. We have responded to the notice."
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