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Child dies after falling into Delhi sewer; body recovered downstream
A young boy drowned after falling into a manhole in southeast Delhi on Tuesday afternoon. His body was subsequently discovered at a water treatment facility downstream.
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The incident occurred near Kheri Baba Pul in the Nangli Vihar Extension area when the child fell into an open sewer manhole in the early afternoon. The mishap triggered an extensive search and rescue operation involving Delhi Police, fire brigade personnel, and local authorities.
Once the child failed to emerge from the sewer line, emergency services initiated a coordinated effort to locate him. The search extended along the underground drainage network connecting to the area.
The child's body was subsequently recovered at a water treatment plant located downstream from the incident site. Authorities have registered the case and initiated further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The incident has renewed concerns about open and poorly maintained manhole covers across Delhi's residential areas. Municipal authorities have been called upon to conduct safety audits and implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of similar accidents in the future.