Pedestrians crossing a road through a gap in Delhi’s Anand Vihar. Encroached pavements, potholes, suspended electric wires and a dangerous driving culture make conditions lethal. Pedestrians don’t use foot overbridges and underpasses, as seen here, worsening matters. Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE
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Perilous lives of Delhi’s pedestrians

The metropolis does not care for its pedestrians, who, in turn do not abide by rules themselves

Vikas Choudhary
Pedestrians crossing a road through a gap in Delhi’s Anand Vihar. Encroached pavements, potholes, suspended electric wires and a dangerous driving culture make conditions lethal. Pedestrians don’t use foot overbridges and underpasses, as seen here, worsening matters.