India, May 15 -- The Ghaziabad district magistrate (DM) has set up a three-member committee to investigate a breach of drain at Siddharth Vihar which had flooded basements of Prateek Grand highrise for about five days in early May.

"As of now, the breach in the drain has been plugged by the laying of big pipes. I will hold a meeting with the corporation and officials of UP Avas Vikas to find a solution for the old drain. Meanwhile, on directions of the divisional commissioner (Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod), I have formed a three-member team, which is headed by additional district magistrate (city) and the team will submit a report within 15 days. The developer has also given a complaint to the divisional commissioner, and this will also be ...