Tragic Drowning of Toddler in Uncovered Pool in Mehrauli, Delhi
Toddler drowns in uncovered pool in Mehrauli
Hindustan Times
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A two-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered swimming pool at a construction site in Mehrauli, South Delhi. The incident occurred while the child was playing nearby, leading to the arrest of the contractor for negligence. The child's family had been working at the site for three months after relocating from Bhagalpur.
- 01A toddler drowned in an uncovered pool at a construction site in Mehrauli, South Delhi.
- 02The incident occurred around 6:00 PM on Wednesday but was reported later that night.
- 03The contractor has been arrested for negligence, and a case has been registered against the farmhouse owner.
- 04The child's family was working at the site and had moved from Bhagalpur last year.
- 05The pool lacked safety measures and was approximately 2-3 feet deep.
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A tragic incident occurred in Mehrauli, South Delhi, where a two-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered swimming pool at an under-construction farmhouse. The drowning happened around 6:00 PM on Wednesday, but the family reported it between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The child was playing nearby while his parents worked at the site, having relocated from Bhagalpur, Bihar, to Delhi last year. After the child failed to return, his family searched for him and discovered his clothes near the pool. Unfortunately, they found him submerged in the water. Following the incident, the police arrested the contractor and registered a case for negligence leading to death. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anant Mittal, stated that the pool was not only uncovered but also lacked safety measures, raising concerns about the responsibility of the contractor and the farmhouse owner.
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This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for safety regulations at construction sites to protect children and prevent similar accidents.
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