Engr murder: NHAI likely to act against private firm

New Delhi: Shocked by the murder of an authority engineer in Jaipur, NHAI is likely to take action against the highway construction company whose managing director has been arrested for this crime. Sources said options are being explored to send a message to the entire construction sector which has been shaken after the first such case.

“There is a need to set an example for everyone in this sector and instil faith in every stakeholder. We will take legal opinion on what actions can be taken against the accused highway builder. Authority engineers are our representatives and it’s our responsibility to protect them,” said an official.