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Infrastructure-related fatalities in Delhi

Overview

A 28-year-old man was electrocuted in Delhi’s Surajmal Vihar after a section of a road divider collapsed. The victim, a caregiver, fell into a three-foot-deep pit near an electricity pole and came into contact with a live wire. He was declared dead upon arrival at a hospital.

Local residents and family members have alleged negligence by civic agencies regarding the maintenance of road and electrical infrastructure. Delhi Police are investigating the cause of the collapse and reviewing CCTV footage to determine responsibility. Following the incident, workers reportedly filled the collapsed section with cement and debris.

Entities

Nikhil · East Delhi · Surajmal Vihar · Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital · Delhi Police

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Delhi pedestrian electrocuted after road divider collapses

    A 28-year-old man died in Delhi's Surajmal Vihar after falling into a collapsed road divider and coming into contact with a live electric wire.

  2. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Delhi: 24-year-old man dies in Khichripur Flyover accident

    A 24-year-old man died in a road accident on the Khichripur Flyover in East Delhi. Locals have alleged delays in the arrival of emergency services.

Sources

khabarindiatv.com · news18.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com · timesnownews.com