New Delhi, September 5th, 2012

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi and the Chairman, BSES, Yamuna Power Limited to submit reports within two weeks into allegations that a man got serious head and chest injuries when a 90 feet electric pole fell on him on Geeta colony flyover while he was riding his bike, but the authorities have not considered extending him any medical aid till date.

The Commission registered this case on a media report forwarded by a complainant.

Allegedly, the incident happened on the 11th August, 2012 afternoon. Victim, Amit Jain's wife Rekha rushed him to LNJP hospital, where he was not attended properly even after two hours of accident. Thereafter, she got him shifted to St. Stephen hospital where he is lying in a critical condition.

The media report reads that the PWD has given the charge of maintenance of the electric poles to BSES and it is their sole responsibility to ensure that the lights are properly maintained in every respect.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the press report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of rights of the victim.

While seeking report into the incident from the authorities, the Commission has also directed them to inform as to whether any monetary assistance towards medical treatment has been provided to the victim.

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