New Delhi: Three days after 20-year-old Yashvendra Singh died when his car plunged into an open drain in South Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, no FIR or formal complaint has been filed in the case, and the police have not initiated a detailed investigation.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when Singh’s car reportedly skidded off the road and overturned into an uncovered drain near Nangal Dewat. Singh, who had recently returned from the United States, was pulled out of the submerged vehicle, but was declared dead during treatment at Safdarjung Hospital.
“We are waiting for the post-mortem report to proceed with further investigation. As of now, no complaint or FIR has been filed,” a senior South Zone Delhi Police official said.
Another senior police official said the car went into the drain due to overspeeding. Singh was trapped inside the vehicle, reportedly because he was still restrained by his seat belt. However, his female friend, who was also in the car, was rescued by residents of Nangal Dewat.
“The car was allegedly being driven at a high speed, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle overturned and fell directly into the drain,” the senior official said.
‘Complained repeatedly’
The accident took place at around 6 am when Singh and his friend were returning from a friend’s residence and heading toward Vasant Kunj.
The mishap has raised fresh concerns over poor civic infrastructure in the Capital, especially the dangers posed by uncovered drains.
Residents of Nangal Dewat alleged that they had repeatedly complained to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) about open drains, damaged crash barriers, and potholes along the stretch, but no action was taken.
“Authorities never listen to public complaints until something tragic happens. Now, a young man has lost his life,” said Kapil Pal, a resident of Nangal Dewat.
According to the police, Singh was studying at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. His father is a Brigadier in the Indian Army currently posted in Kolkata.
Singh was staying in Delhi with his maternal grandfather, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
(Edited by Aamaan Alam Khan)