India, Feb. 14 -- New Delhi

Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed government departments and agencies undertaking excavation works in Delhi to submit detailed safety compliance reports within three days, after multiple departments failed to meet the February 11 deadline, warning of stringent action in case of failure.

The orders were issued during a review meeting, against the backdrop of the death of a 25-year-old man in Janakpuri, caused by a fall into a pit excavated by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), on February 6.

"The chief minister has now asked the chief secretary to ensure that all heads of departments and executing agencies submit comprehensive, work-wise reports within three days, failing which action may be initiated. Th...