Uttar Pradesh Government Takes Action Following Tragic Death in Open Drain

In a tragic incident in Lucknow, a youth lost his life after falling into an uncovered drain during heavy rains. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken swift action by suspending a junior engineer and issuing a show cause notice to an assistant engineer. The government will provide ₹9 lakh in financial assistance to the victim's family and has ordered an FIR against the responsible construction agency. This incident highlights serious lapses in administrative oversight that the state government is committed to addressing to prevent future occurrences.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 13, 2025, 21:09 IST

Immediate Actions Taken by Chief Minister

On Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh announced the suspension of a junior engineer and instructed officials to issue a show cause notice to an assistant engineer. This decision follows the unfortunate incident where a man fell into an uncovered drain during heavy rainfall in the Thakurganj locality of Lucknow.

Condolences and Financial Assistance

The Chief Minister's Office conveyed that Adityanath expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of a young man who fell into the drain. He has mandated the immediate suspension of the Junior Engineer and the issuance of a show cause notice to the Assistant Engineer. Additionally, the family of the victim will receive a total of ₹9 lakh in financial aid, comprising ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and ₹4 lakh from the Disaster Relief Fund. Furthermore, an FIR will be filed against the construction agency responsible for the incident, highlighting a significant failure in the administrative system that must be addressed promptly.

Details of the Incident

According to DCP Lucknow West, Vishwajeet Srivastava, the victim, identified as Suresh, was found deceased after being swept away in the rain. His body was recovered from the area where the Gomti River meets the drain. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police worked diligently to retrieve it. The local councillor has been arrested, and an FIR has been filed against him, along with the contractor responsible for the cleaning operations, citing negligence that led to this tragic event.

Circumstances Surrounding the Tragedy

Suresh, a daily wage laborer, tragically fell into an open drain that had become submerged due to heavy waterlogging while he was on his way home after work.