India, Feb. 8 -- The Delhi Police have arrested a subcontractor for allegedly withholding the fact that a biker had fallen into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in the Janakpuri area, despite being aware of the incident, thus delaying police and emergency response.

The police also noted that the authorities concerned with the excavation work were aware of the threat posed by the nearly 15-foot-deep pit "in the middle of the road" and yet failed to ensure basic safety measures, including the installation of barricading or warning signs, at the site.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Darade Sharad Bhaskar said the investigation has revealed that the accused - Rajesh Kumar Prajapati (47) - knew that someone had fallen into the pit...