India, Feb. 8 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued an eight-point safety framework to prevent Janakpuri-like accidents, where a biker died after falling into a DJB-dug pit, and sought a list of excavation sites in the city within three days.

Taking a "very strong" view of the tragic accident reported in the Janakpuri area of West Delhi on Friday, the Chief Minister has ordered immediate, time-bound action across all departments and executing agencies to prevent any recurrence of such an incident, a Delhi CMO statement said.

"Expressing deep concern over lapses in safety arrangements at excavation and digging sites, the Chief Minister has directed strict enforcement of safety norms and fixed clear accountability on officers and...