Nabha Woman’s Fall into Open Drain Highlights Civic Body Failure
A 52-year-old woman is hospitalized in Patiala after falling into an uncovered drain in Nabha on July 11, 2025. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, highlights the dangers of inadequate safety measures during construction.
The woman ingested contaminated water during the fall. Locals are furious, blaming the Nabha civic body for negligence and a lack of proper safety precautions around the construction site.
Poor visibility near the uncovered drain exacerbated the risk, according to witnesses. The civic authorities, however, are attempting to shift responsibility to the contractor overseeing the project.
This incident underscores the urgent need for improved safety regulations and stricter monitoring of construction projects in urban areas across Punjab. The lack of accountability, as evidenced by the blame-game between the civic body and the contractor, leaves citizens vulnerable to such preventable accidents. The case raises serious questions about the effectiveness of local governance and the safety of public spaces.
