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MCD officer suspended after teen falls into open drain; father's search video goes viral
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 06:21 AM
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A Delhi teenager fell into an open drain, prompting the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to suspend the overseeing officer, while a video of the boy’s father searching the drain went viral on social media.
Delhi police and municipal officials responded after a teenage boy slipped into an open drainage channel in the capital. The incident sparked immediate public concern over the safety of uncovered drains in residential areas.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) announced the suspension of the officer responsible for the locality, citing negligence in maintaining the drainage infrastructure.
A video captured by the boy’s father, showing his frantic search inside the dark drain, was uploaded to social media platforms and quickly amassed thousands of views, drawing widespread criticism of municipal oversight.
Authorities said the suspension is a preliminary measure while a formal inquiry into the incident is underway.
The viral footage has reignited calls for faster removal of open drains and improved safety measures across the city.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) announced the suspension of the officer responsible for the locality, citing negligence in maintaining the drainage infrastructure.
A video captured by the boy’s father, showing his frantic search inside the dark drain, was uploaded to social media platforms and quickly amassed thousands of views, drawing widespread criticism of municipal oversight.
Authorities said the suspension is a preliminary measure while a formal inquiry into the incident is underway.
The viral footage has reignited calls for faster removal of open drains and improved safety measures across the city.