Kalasiguda accident: GHMC official suspended over 10-year-old girl’s death
The incident occurred due to the negligence of assistant engineer M Thirumalaiah, who was responsible for laying the VDCC road
By Newsmeter Network Published on 29 April 2023 12:31 PM GMT
Hyderabad: Following the death of a 10-year-old girl due to damaged roads in Kalasiguda, the GHMC suspended the assistant executive engineer who was in charge of the area.
The incident occurred due to the negligence of assistant engineer M. Thirumalaiah, who was responsible for laying the VDCC road from 3-3-577 to Government High School at Kalasiguda. The roadwork was executed without providing proper barricades and diversion indicators, resulting in the accident.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) took strict action against Thirumalaiah by suspending him from his position pending an investigation into the matter.
Lokesh Kumar, GHMC commissioner, instructed executive engineer R. Indira Bai to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit an investigation report within 10 days.
During the suspension period, Thirumalaiah will be entitled to subsistence allowances. In addition, the services of work inspector B.M. Hari Krishna have also been suspended pending the investigation.
The GHMC further instructed Thirumalaiah not to leave the Hyderabad headquarters without prior permission.
The GHMC sent a copy of the suspension orders to the engineer-in-chief (PH), Telangana, Hyderabad, with a request to ratify the orders.
The GHMC took this matter seriously and is committed to ensuring the safety of citizens. The investigation report will be critical in determining any further necessary actions.
Negligence caused the 10-year-old’s death
A young girl named Mounika lost her life in a tragic accident in Kalasiguda, Secunderabad. She was with her mentally challenged brother when he fell into a broken pathway. While trying to save him, Mounika slipped into the pathway and was swept away by the strong currents of water. Despite efforts from onlookers and the Disaster Response Force team, she could not be rescued. Her body was found near a nala at Park Lane. Residents blamed the GHMC for negligence and demanded immediate action to prevent future tragedies.
