Open Drains, Open Secrets: A Deadly Oversight in India's Capital The death of 20 year old Yashvendra, an Army officer's son who was driving his car in south Delhi, has exposed a grim reality that has been hiding in plain sight.
His vehicle plunged into the Nangal Dewat drain in the Vasant Kunj area, killing him instantly. The drain had no cover or retaining wall to prevent vehicles from falling into it.
This oversight is common in India's capital, where infrastructure development often prioritizes hasty construction over adequate maintenance and safety measures.