Tragic Sewer Mishap in Delhi: A Fatal Tale of Negligence

A tragic incident in Delhi's Ashok Vihar left one man dead and three others critically injured while cleaning a sewer. Lacking proper safety equipment, the victims were exposed to hazardous conditions. Police have registered a case against the company involved, citing negligence and violation of manual scavenging laws.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 17-09-2025 16:48 IST | Created: 17-09-2025 16:48 IST
Tragic Sewer Mishap in Delhi: A Fatal Tale of Negligence
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A fatal incident rocked northwest Delhi's Ashok Vihar on Wednesday, as one man died and three others were hospitalized after losing consciousness during a sewer cleaning operation. The unfortunate tragedy transpired around 11:30 pm near Harihar Apartments.

According to police reports, the team was engaged in cleaning a sewer when a worker fell inside, prompting others to attempt a rescue, only to succumb themselves. Eyewitnesses were quick to respond, with a passerby heroically helping to extract the unconscious victims.

Authorities have identified the deceased as Arvind from Uttar Pradesh, while Sonu, Narayan, and Naresh are battling for their lives in the ICU. Police have charged the overseeing construction company with negligence and violations related to manual scavenging laws.

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