A pedestrian underpass at Kherwadi, Bandra East, along the Western Express Highway has been shut for a long time. This may not sound unusual, but, according to a report in this newspaper, those who peek inside it will be surprised. They may likely witness a bunch of children enjoying a swim in water that seems to have accumulated at the spot during the monsoon.

Residents cited in the report stated that no maintenance has been work done since the subway was shut. After someone broke open the grill gate, kids from the adjacent slum arrive daily for a swim. The children pay scant heed to advice against swimming in the filthy, garbage-filled water.