Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta today demanded action against PWD officials for their alleged dereliction of duty in the wake of death of a seven-year-old boy after he had fallen into a drain early this month.
The incident took place on May 9 at a drain on PWD road No 43 from Wazirpur to Rani Bagh. Gupta along with family members of victim today met PWD Minister Satyendar Jain in connection with the incident.
Gupta claimed that "The Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer concerned have been placed under suspension for dereliction of duty in case of tragic death of seven-year-old Anas."
Government sources, however, could not confirm the suspension immediately.
"The second demand of compensation was also conceded as the minister assured that the family will be given due compensation within a period of seven days. The PWD minister also assured that the government would take effective steps to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future," Gupta said.
