10-Year-Old Drowns in Unsecured Pool in North Delhi
10-year-old boy drowns in pool; police say no guards or safety measures in place

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A 10-year-old boy, Sanskar Verma, drowned in an unguarded swimming pool in Wazirabad, North Delhi, on Sunday. The pool lacked mandatory safety measures, prompting police to initiate legal action against the owner. Sanskar's father has called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
- 01The incident occurred at a private pool in Wazirabad, North Delhi, which was operating illegally without lifeguards.
- 02Sanskar Verma was a Class 6 student at a public school and lived with his family in Sushant Vihar, Burari.
- 03His father, Neeraj, paid ₹250 (approximately $3 USD) for Sanskar and his brother to swim at the pool.
- 04The boy drowned after accidentally entering the deep end, and his body was discovered by older children.
- 05Police are reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
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A tragic incident occurred on Sunday morning when 10-year-old Sanskar Verma drowned in a private swimming pool in Wazirabad, North Delhi. The pool, which was allegedly operating without the necessary safety measures and lifeguards, became the focus of a police investigation following the incident. Sanskar, a Class 6 student from Sushant Vihar, Burari, was swimming with a group of children when he accidentally entered the deep end of the pool. His unconscious body was discovered by older boys, but despite being rushed to a hospital, he was pronounced dead. Neeraj, Sanskar's father, expressed his outrage over the lack of safety protocols at the pool and called for a thorough investigation into how his son could have accessed the deep end unnoticed. The police have registered a case of death due to negligence against the pool owner and are examining CCTV footage from the area to gather more information about the incident. This tragedy highlights the ongoing issue of illegal swimming pools operating without proper safety measures in the region.
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This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of children at swimming facilities in the area, prompting parents to be more vigilant.
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