Mohali, Feb. 5 -- A day after a woman and her 12-year-old son were injured after their scooter plunged into an open sewerage pipeline pit in ward no. 7 of Zirakpur, deputy commissioner Komal Mittal has constituted a four-member committee to probe the incident and has sought a report within three days.

The panel has been directed to conduct a site inspection, review the role of the contractor and concerned departments, and recommend strict action against those found responsible for the negligence.

The accident occurred on Tuesday evening when the woman, along with her child, while riding, passed through the stretch. The scooty reportedly toppled due to the unguarded pit, throwing the riders onto the road. The woman sustained internal inj...