An individual died after crossing the protective fencing and entering a waterbody at Ashoka DDA Park in New Friends Colony, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said.
The security guard deployed at the site attempted to intervene and prevent the person from entering the water. The nearby Beat Officer and police authorities were immediately informed about the incident. Police and Fire Department personnel reached the site and undertook rescue and recovery operations. It is surrounded by steel-pole fencing, while warning boards have been installed at appropriate locations cautioning visitors against entering the waterbody or swimming in it. The DDA expressed regret over the loss of life and reiterated its commitment to the safety of visitors at its parks. The authority urged visitors to strictly observe safety warnings and respect protective fencing around waterbodies.
The incident occured on October 7 (Wednesday), and the individual remains unidentified. The waterbody, spread over approximately 1.75 acres, has a water depth of around 10–11 feet.
The person crossed the steel-pole fencing surrounding the waterbody and entered the water despite safety warnings installed at the location, according to preliminary information received from the site. However, by the time the guard reached him, the person had already entered the waterbody, the DDA said. The person’s body was subsequently recovered by the concerned authorities, the DDA said. “DDA staff extended all necessary assistance and cooperation throughout the operation,” the authority said in a statement. “DDA deeply regrets the loss of life,” it said. “These safeguards are essential to preventing life-threatening incidents,” the DDA said.
Further investigation is still underway. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
