Tragic Oversight: Mukundpur Drain Accident

A two-year-old girl fell to her death in the Mukundpur drain, with the Irrigation and Flood Control Department previously requesting its transfer to the MCD. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi had been tasked with maintenance but didn't assume responsibility. Following the incident, a junior engineer was dismissed by the Chief Minister.

In a tragic oversight, a two-year-old girl lost her life after falling into the Mukundpur drain, emphasizing the complexities of urban infrastructure management. The Irrigation and Flood Control Department had last year requested the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to take over the drain's maintenance.

The drain, classified as a smaller municipal utility, lies between Gujjar Chowk and Ramlila Ground. Despite the I&FC Department's request, the MCD reportedly did not assume its maintenance responsibilities, sources confirmed.

Following the tragic event, a junior engineer from the I&FC Department was dismissed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who described the incident as 'extremely distressing and alarming.'