The police said the contractor, who employed the workers, had been on the run and that a manhunt had been launched for him. Details sought“We have sought details from the Delhi Jal Board about the contract. The contract to clean the sewer pipe was awarded to either an agency or a private contractor. Water Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam, however, said that the DJB did not have any work in the area. “It did not even authorise any agency or contractor to carry out work there.

Source: The Hindu August 07, 2017 20:12 UTC