25-year-old biker dies after falling into uncovered pit in West Delhi, FIR filed against Delhi Jal Board

Police have registered an FIR after a 25-year-old man died when his motorcycle fell into a deep, uncovered pit allegedly dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) during road work in West Delhi’s Janakpuri area, officials said.

The incident occurred near B3B Block, close to Andhra School on Professor Jogender Singh Marg. According to police, the pit had been left open in the middle of the road without any safety arrangements.

No Barricades, Warning Signs at Site

As per the FIR, there were no warning signs, reflectors, barricades, or proper lighting at the site, and no security personnel had been deployed. Police received a PCR call from a woman reporting that a motorcycle rider had fallen into a pit approximately 15 feet deep and required immediate assistance.

Upon reaching the spot, police found an unidentified man along with his motorcycle lying inside a pit measuring about 20 feet in length, 13 feet in width, and nearly 14 feet in depth. The pit had reportedly been dug as part of road work.

The injured man was rescued with the help of the fire brigade and shifted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital in a PCR vehicle. However, hospital authorities later informed the police that the victim had been declared dead.

FIR Against DJB, Probe Underway

The deceased was later identified as Kamal Dhyani, son of Naresh Chand Dhyani, a resident of Palam Colony in Delhi. Following a spot inspection, police concluded that the pit had been dug by the Delhi Jal Board and left uncovered.

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The FIR stated that it was within the knowledge of the Delhi Jal Board and its contractor that leaving an open pit on a public road without adequate safety measures could lead to loss of life. No eyewitnesses to the incident have been traced so far.

Police have registered a case under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and said further investigation into the matter is underway.