The tragic incident of a 13-year-old boy dying from electrocution while playing cricket in Delhi has sparked a wave of criticism and concern. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in West Delhi’s Kotla Vihar Phase 2, where the young boy was playing cricket with friends. After the electrocution, he was immediately rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, but despite efforts, he was declared dead by the doctors.
This unfortunate incident has prompted a strong response from AAP MP Swati Maliwal, who took to social media to express her frustration and disappointment with the ongoing situation in Delhi.
In an indirect critique of the Kejriwal government, Maliwal lamented that despite similar incidents occurring in the past, no significant changes have been made to prevent such tragedies. She highlighted that the blame game continues while the value of human life seems to be disregarded.
In her post on the social media platform X, Maliwal mentioned recent electrocution deaths in the capital, including those of a woman and her son in Gazipur and a UPSC aspirant in Patel Nagar.
She expressed her sorrow that these incidents, like many others, will soon be forgotten, and no substantial actions will be taken to ensure the safety of residents. Her comments reflect a broader frustration with the perceived negligence and lack of accountability among civic authorities.
The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) has also taken notice of the alarming trend of deaths due to electrocution and drowning in the national capital.
In response to this and similar incidents, the NHRC has issued notices to the Delhi government, the Delhi police commissioner, and the vice chairman of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The commission's statement expressed concern over the repeated incidents, which they believe indicate a pattern of negligence by civic authorities.
In the wake of these incidents, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced measures to provide financial assistance to the families affected by electricity-related mishaps.
The commission has set an assistance amount of Rs 7.5 lakh in the case of a loss of life and Rs five lakh for cases involving more than 60 percent disability. While these measures aim to offer some relief, they do not address the underlying issues that have led to such tragedies.
Swati Maliwal has been vocal in her criticism of the AAP government, particularly regarding its promises to clean the Yamuna River. On Friday, she accused the government of making false promises and failing to take concrete steps to depollute the river. She called for the establishment of sewage treatment plants in the capital as a necessary measure to improve the situation.
The tragic death of this young boy is a stark reminder of the urgent need for action and accountability in addressing the safety and well-being of Delhi's residents.
The ongoing negligence and lack of preventive measures by civic authorities are matters of grave concern, and without meaningful change, more lives may be at risk.
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