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Tragic Accident: 6-Year-Old Drowns in Water-Filled Pit in Greater Noida
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 04:06 PM
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A 6‑year‑old boy tragically drowned in a water‑filled pit at Kaladham Colony in Greater Noida. Police have registered a case following the incident.
A 6‑year‑old boy lost his life after falling into a water‑filled pit in Kaladham Colony, Greater Noida, on Sunday evening. The pit, which had accumulated rainwater, was not covered or marked, leading to the fatal accident.
Local residents reported the incident to the Greater Noida Police, who arrived at the scene within minutes. The police cordoned off the area and conducted an initial investigation.
A formal case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and the authorities are probing how the pit was left unattended. The incident has prompted calls for stricter safety measures in residential colonies.
The family of the child has expressed grief and is seeking support from the municipal authorities to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Local residents reported the incident to the Greater Noida Police, who arrived at the scene within minutes. The police cordoned off the area and conducted an initial investigation.
A formal case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and the authorities are probing how the pit was left unattended. The incident has prompted calls for stricter safety measures in residential colonies.
The family of the child has expressed grief and is seeking support from the municipal authorities to prevent similar tragedies in the future.