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Boy, 6, Drowns in 15-Foot Pit at Noida Housing Complex
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A 6-year-old boy drowned in a 15-foot pit at a Noida housing complex on Saturday. The boy was playing cricket with his friends when he fell into the pit, which was dug by the Greater Noida Authority for boring work and was filled with…
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Boy, 6, Drowns in 15-Foot Pit at Noida Housing Complex
A 6-year-old boy drowned in a 15-foot pit at a Noida housing complex on Saturday. The boy was playing cricket with his friends when he fell into the pit, which was dug by the Greater Noida Authority for boring work and was filled with rainwater. The incident occurred at around 3 pm on Saturday, when the boy was playing with his friends in the complex. The pit was not fenced, and the boy fell into it while trying to retrieve a cricket ball. The boy's parents were not present at the scene, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, and the Greater Noida Authority has promised to take action against those responsible for the pit.
Six-year-old drowns in 15-foot water-filled pit in Noida housing complex
The child, identified as Avyaan Surya, was playing cricket with friends when he fell into the pit on July 25. Despite immediate rescue efforts, he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Local residents alleged negligence, stating the site was unsecured and unmarked. The Greater Noida Authority has launched an inquiry into the incident, which has drawn public outrage over civic safety lapses. Similar accidents have been reported in the region, raising concerns about urban infrastructure oversight.
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