Janakpuri Pit Tragedy: Sub-Contractor Arrested As Police Reveal “Apathy And Inaction”

NEW DELHI — In a chilling turn of events, the Delhi Police on Saturday, February 7, 2026, revealed that the death of 25-year-old bank employee Kamal Dhyani was witnessed by an outsider who immediately alerted site staff. Despite this, the sub-contractor allegedly visited the spot, saw the victim, and left him to die without informing the authorities.

The first arrest in the case, Rajesh Kumar Prajapati (47), a B.Com graduate and sub-contractor, was made today. He faces charges of culpable homicide under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

1. The Fatal Timeline (Feb 5–6, 2026)

DCP (West) Sharad Bhaskar Darade shared a minute-by-minute reconstruction of the incident based on call records and eyewitness statements:

• 12:00 AM – 12:15 AM: Kamal Dhyani falls into the 15-foot-deep pit while riding home to Palam from Rohini.
• 12:15 AM: Vipin Singh, an eyewitness returning from a wedding, sees the bike fall and alerts a nearby security guard.
• 12:20 AM: The guard informs a site labourer named Yogesh, who looks into the pit and sees the bike’s headlight still on and a “human figure” visible.
• 12:22 AM: Yogesh calls his boss, Rajesh Prajapati, to report the accident.
• 12:40 AM: Prajapati reportedly arrives at the Janakpuri site, observes the scene, but does not call the police or an ambulance.
• 02:45 AM: Kamal’s family reaches the Janakpuri police station to report him missing.
• 08:00 AM: A local resident finally spots the body and alerts the police; Kamal is declared “brought dead” at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.

2. Systematic Negligence at the DJB Site

The FIR lodged at the Janakpuri Police Station paints a picture of gross civic negligence.

• Lack of Safety Gear: The site had no reflectors, no warning signs, and no proper lighting.
• Barricade Failures: Preliminary reports suggest the barricading was insufficient or broken, allowing the biker to inadvertently enter the construction zone.
• Suspensions: Three Delhi Jal Board (DJB) engineers—a Junior Engineer, an Assistant Engineer, and an Executive Engineer—were suspended on Friday night.

3. Family Allegations of Police Laxity

While police have now arrested the sub-contractor, the victim’s family remains furious.

• The Frantic Search: Kamal’s twin brother, Karan, alleged they visited six different police stations (including Janakpuri, Vikaspuri, and Sagarpur) between 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM but were told to “wait until 11:00 AM” for a formal complaint.
• Phone Tracing: The family claims they begged police to track Kamal’s live location, but were given only a broad 200-meter radius, which led them to search a nearby park instead of the road.

4. Case Summary: Key Figures