India, Feb. 10 -- Burari residents say years of dug-up roads, dust pollution and poor safety measures have turned daily commuting into a hazard, with open pits, damaged stretches and inadequate barricading continuing across the north Delhi neighbourhood.

The recent Janakpuri pit accident that killed a 25-year-old bank telecaller has renewed concerns about road safety in the north Delhi locality, where several streets have remained excavated since 2022. Residents said the conditions that led to the Janakpuri tragedy are mirrored daily in Burari, with open pits, poor barricading and damaged roads posing a constant risk.

During HT's spotcheck on Saturday, pits were seen being barricaded and green mesh netting installed. Locals claimed that...