Delhi's Death Traps: Open Pits Claim Kamal's Life After Yuvraj; Systemic Failure Exposed

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News18•06-02-2026, 13:17
Delhi's Death Traps: Open Pits Claim Kamal's Life After Yuvraj; Systemic Failure Exposed
- •Kamal died after falling into an open pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri, just weeks after Yuvraj Mehta's similar death.
- •Family alleges Kamal lay in the pit all night while police ignored their pleas for help, visiting six stations.
- •The incident highlights systemic negligence, with agencies like Jal Board, PWD, and Municipal Corporation failing to ensure safety.
- •Road excavations, meant for development, have become death traps due to lack of safety standards and accountability.
- •The article questions why only investigations and compensation follow, instead of permanent solutions to prevent such tragedies.
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