RS PURA, Jun 9: Renowned human rights activist Om Parkash Khajuria has expressed grave concern over the unsafe condition of electric poles installed along the main road connecting Miran Sahib and Brij Nagar, terming the situation a serious threat to human life and public safety.
Addressing the issue, Khajuria said that several electric poles erected dangerously close to the roadway have become a major cause of accidents and continue to endanger commuters, pedestrians, schoolchildren, and local residents on a daily basis. He alleged that the negligence of the concerned authorities has transformed a vital public road into a hazardous stretch where a major mishap can occur at any time.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Khajuria recalled the tragic incident that occurred nearly five months ago when a 21-year-old youth reportedly lost his life on the spot after colliding with one of the dangerously placed electric poles. He said the unfortunate death not only devastated the bereaved family but also exposed the alarming disregard for public safety by the concerned department.
The human rights activist noted that residents of Miran Sahib, Brij Nagar, and adjoining localities have repeatedly approached officials of the Power Development Department (PDD), urging them to relocate, remove, or adequately secure the hazardous poles. However, despite several representations and public appeals, no concrete action has been taken so far, leaving the public vulnerable to further tragedies.
Khajuria strongly criticized what he described as administrative apathy and lack of accountability, stating that government departments are duty-bound to ensure the safety of citizens and cannot remain indifferent when lives are at risk. He emphasized that development infrastructure should facilitate public convenience and safety, not become a source of danger.
Demanding immediate intervention from the senior authorities, Khajuria urged the administration and the concerned department to conduct an urgent safety audit of the entire road stretch and take prompt corrective measures before another precious life is lost. He also called for fixing responsibility for the delay in addressing a matter that has repeatedly been brought to the notice of the authorities.
Appealing to the administration to act without further delay, Khajuria said that safeguarding human life must remain the highest priority and that the concerns of the local residents deserve immediate and serious attention. He warned that continued inaction on such critical safety issues could lead to more avoidable accidents and public resentment.