Tue May 27 19:55:06 UTC 2025: ## News Article Summary:
**Delhi High Court Demands Action After Reports of Soldiers Forced to Traverse Filthy Drain**
New Delhi – In a move highlighting unacceptable conditions faced by military personnel, the Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the cantonment board following reports that over 3,000 soldiers of the Rajputana Rifles are being forced to wade through a “foul-smelling and filthy drain” multiple times daily to reach their parade ground. The court, taking judicial notice of the news report, described the situation as “unacceptable,” noting the drain is often flooded and slick with sludge, reaching waist deep in some areas. The soldiers reportedly have to pass through this culvert four times a day.
The court highlighted that a request for a bridge at the site has gone unheeded by Delhi government authorities. The ruling came amidst ongoing petitions regarding flooding caused by clogged drains in Delhi. The court has requested a status report from the cantonment board by May 29th, when the matter will be heard next.
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