Children bathing in dirty water, administration’s negligence exposed

Ghaziabad: While heavy rains amid the scorching heat have brought relief to residents, a recent image from the Sahibabad area of ​​Ghaziabad has raised serious questions about the administrative system. Small children were seen bathing and playing in the contaminated water of a large drain. Children entering this drain filled with dirty water could pose a significant risk to their safety and health.

According to reports, this large drain in the Sahibabad area serves as the main drainage channel for sewage and sewage from several nearby colonies. Locals say that contaminated water from nearby washing plants is also discharged into this drain. Garbage, plastic, glass bottles, and other debris are visible throughout the drain.

Despite this, children are using this dangerous drain as a playground. The water level in the drain has risen after the rain, further increasing the risk of accidents. Exposure to dirty and contaminated water can cause skin infections, stomach ailments, fever, and other health problems in children.

Local residents say they’ve repeatedly reported the condition of the drain to the relevant departments, but a permanent solution to the problem hasn’t been found. They allege that there’s neither adequate sanitation around the drain nor any safety measures to prevent children from entering.

People have questioned why the administration hasn’t installed a safety fence, warning signs, or other measures if this drain is so dangerous. During the rainy season, the risk of accidents in drains and waterlogged areas increases, so special attention needs to be paid to the safety of children.

Local residents say the administration should immediately address this issue. Along with cleaning the drain, safety measures should also be ensured around it to prevent children from falling victim to any accidents.

The biggest question in this matter is who is responsible for the safety of children? Are the relevant departments unaware of this danger, or are they ignoring complaints despite their actions? If timely action is not taken, this negligence could lead to a major tragedy.

These images from Sahibabad not only show the poor condition of a drain, but also raise serious questions about the city’s drainage system, sanitation, and public safety. It remains to be seen how long the administration takes to address this issue and what steps are taken to ensure the safety of children.