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.
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Punjab have resulted in 4,791 fatalities in 2025 thus far, representing a concerning 19 per cent increase in deaths compared to the prior year, despite a slower growth in the overall number of accidents, as reported by data from Rescue 1122 and highlighted by
Cricket Australia released a statement to confirm that two members of the Australian women's team were allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" on Thursday.
Cricket Australia released a statement to confirm that two members of the Australian women's team were allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" on Thursday. The Australian team is currently in Indore for the ongoing Women's World Cup.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has condemned the incident in which two Australian cricketers were allegedly "inappropriately touched" in Indore and said there is zero tolerance for such incidents.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday condemned the incident of two Australian women cricketers allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" in Indore and said there is need to ensure security of women.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Saturday condemned the incident in which two Australian cricketers were "inappropriately touched" by a motorcyclist in Indore, saying that BCCI and Madhya Pradesh Cricket will take required steps.
Cricket Australia released a statement to confirm two members of the Australian women's team were allegedly "approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist" on Thursday.
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.