Early morning showers brought relief from the heat, permitting a leisurely snooze, but tranquility seems elusive for the common man. Delhi's first rainfall exposed administrative flaws so grave that the facade outside IGI Airport collapsed, raising a critical question: Who is responsible for this negligence?
Death at the Airport, on the Train
A destitute taxi driver perished at Delhi's airport when an overhead structure crushed his car. Instead of taking responsibility, the authorities claim the structure was built in 2009. A train passenger in Kerala died when the upper berth collapsed on him. The railway's plea? It wasn't their fault. In December 2022, during track construction, a steel bar pierced a man's neck. He died, but the railways shirked responsibility.
Routinely, Accidents Claim Lives of the Ordinary
Just last week in West Bengal, a collision with a freight train killed 9 passengers. When bridges collapse or gaming zones catch fire, the common folk are the casualties. Compensation is provided, but not a guarantee of safety.
No Assurance of Returning Home Safe
This guarantee is vital, as every day, there are catastrophes, from falling billboards to collapsing structures. Imagine, now even airport infrastructures are failing fatally.
