Uttar Pradesh Government Takes Action Following Tragic Death in Open Drain
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
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep condolences on the painful death of a youth due to falling into a drain in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. He has ordered to suspend the Junior Engineer (JE) immediately, issue a show cause notice to the Assistant Engineer (AE)… https://t.co/2gG5qyarku
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2025
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
#WATCH | Lucknow, UP | On the case of a youth who lost his life yesterday after being swept away in an open drain during heavy rains, DCP Lucknow West, Vishwajeet Srivastava, says, "A youth named Suresh died during the rainy season. Today, his body has been recovered from the… pic.twitter.com/s0RsyQynne
— ANI (@ANI) July 13, 2025
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.