Officials told to barricade drains in Gkp

Gorakhpur: Commissioner Anil Dhingra on Monday warned that departments would face strict action if negligence led to accidents at under‑construction drains, directing agencies to ensure proper barricading at all sites across the city.The warning came during a review meeting on monsoon preparedness and waterlogging prevention held at the auditorium of the Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation (GMC) in the presence of the mayor. The commissioner instructed executing departments to complete pending construction work before the onset of rains and resolve site-related issues through regular inspections.He specifically directed officials of the Jal Nigam to expedite work on the Goddhoiya drain project. Departments involved in construction activities were asked to personally inspect project sites and verify the condition of barricading. Damaged or inadequate barricading, he said, must be repaired immediately to avoid accidents.Dhingra also instructed officials of the irrigation and public works departments to complete the regulator construction work at Herbert embankment within 10 days. He emphasized that PWD, municipal corporation and CNDS must ensure all safety protocols are followed during excavation and construction activities.The commissioner further directed irrigation department officials to inspect and test machines installed at the Tarkulani regulator before the monsoon season begins.