Biker’s death: Kin protest at mishap site

Family members of a 25-year-old biker, who died after falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board, staged a protest at the incident site in Janakpuri on Sunday, demanding justice, compensation and strict action against those responsible.

Kamal Dhyani, a bank employee, fell into a pit on the intervening night of February 5 and 6. His family alleged that the excavation site lacked basic safety measures, including proper barricading and warning signs.

“A 25-year-old youth has lost his life, and the family must get justice,” said the victim’s uncle, also named Kamal Dhyani, while addressing the protesters. Alleging gross official negligence, he said the deceased was the sole earning member of the family.

“He died due to the government’s negligence. One dependent should be given a government job, those responsible must be punished strictly, and the family should be provided proper compensation as per rules,” he said.

Renu Ghildiyal, another protester, said the family had received no concrete assurance from the authorities so far. “We only want justice. The administration must take responsibility for its mistake,” she said.

Gopal Singh, a representative of a migrant organisation from Uttarakhand, claimed that timely intervention could have saved the youth’s life. “If the police response and medical assistance had reached on time, his life could have been saved. This is a case of gross negligence,” he said.

Outlining the demands, Singh said action must be taken against the construction agency and officials responsible, adequate compensation should be announced, and one family member should be offered a government job. “Until these demands are met, we will continue our indefinite protest,” he said, adding that the agitation could be intensified if the government failed to respond. “If no representative comes forward to assure the family, we will decide our next course of action.”

A senior police officer said seven people were detained in connection with the protest and later released. “Adequate police force has been deployed at the site to maintain law and order,” the officer said, adding that the situation remained under control. The Delhi Police are monitoring the protest.

During the demonstration, protesters held placards reading “We will not remain silent” and “Give justice to the son of the hills.”