Tragic Accident: Car Plunges into Delhi Drain, Claims Life

A 44-year-old man, Rajesh Bhutt, died after his car fell into a drain in Burari, north Delhi. The incident occurred around 11 PM on Sunday near a metro diversion on the Ring Road. Despite rescue efforts, Bhutt's body was recovered on Monday morning from the drain.

A 44-year-old man lost his life when his car fell into a drain in Delhi's Burari area, police reported Monday.

The accident occurred around 11 PM on Sunday near a metro pillar on the Ring Road, according to authorities.

Police noted the vehicle, traveling from Bhalaswa Dairy, veered towards a temporary metro diversion and plunged into the drain.

Emergency services, including a PCR van, fire tenders, and divers from the east district's disaster management team, quickly located the car about 100 meters from the site within 20 minutes.

The vehicle, registered under Shalimar Bagh resident Rajesh Bhutt, was retrieved using a JCB machine, though Bhutt’s body was not found immediately.

Divers returned on Monday morning and successfully recovered Bhutt’s body. Investigations revealed Bhutt, employed at a transport company, was on a solitary joy ride on Sunday.

Initial findings suggest the accident was a result of rash and negligent driving.

Eyewitness accounts and preliminary inquiry led to a case being registered under section 281 (rash driving) and 106(1) (death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with further investigations ongoing.