Delhi Police on Saturday arrested sub-contractor Rajesh Prajapati in connection with the death of a 25-year-old man after his motorcycle fell into a deep, uncovered pit allegedly dug by the Delhi Jal Board during road work in West Delhi's Janakpuri area.
Regarding the cause of the incident, the FIR registered by the police states that, based on an inspection of the spot, it is clear that the pit was dug by the Delhi Jal Board during road work and was left uncovered without any safety arrangements.
The Delhi government on Friday issued a notification taking cognisance of the incident and assuring action. Meanwhile, Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma visited the site to conduct an inspection.
According to officials, the incident occurred around 8:15 AM within the jurisdiction of Sonia Vihar Police Station. The deceased was identified as Rohit Pal, son of Vinod Pal, a resident of 5th Pushta, Sonia Vihar.