Dissatisfied with the Municipal Corporation's claims of carrying out dengue prevention measures, Delhiites demanded that the fumigation exercise be stepped up by civic bodies even as Delhi continues to battle against the scourge of the vector-borne disease.
A section of residents living in South Delhi, from where a number of dengue death cases have been reported, are complaining that "not enough" is being done by the MCD to combat the health menace.
"Well, the MCD hardly sends anyone to fumigate the area. And, this year, with even so many cases, they are taking things lightly," said 80-year-old JC Bakshi, who lives in lajpat Nagar.
Monika Bahl, a resident of lajpat Nagar died on Tuesday at the Moolchand Hospital due to Dengue Shock Syndrome leading to multi-organ failure.
The number of dengue cases in the city has crossed the 2,000 mark, while 17 deaths have been reported due to it.
Rohan Desai, a resident of Kalkaji in south Delhi, alleged that not enough is being done by the municipal corporations. "Some of these dengue deaths were preventable. There was fumigation in my area last week, but this week I haven't seen it happening. And, even if it has been done, MCD needs to step up its efforts. What they are doing is not enough," he said.