2.5-year-old falls into pit dug by Bengaluru water supply board, dies

The pit was dug up by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to install a water pipeline.

Published on: Apr 18, 2023, 15:21:13 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a tragic turn of events, a toddler was killed after falling into a pit in Bengaluru, dug by the city's water supply board. The incident occurred in Gollarahatti near the Magadi area, a report said.

The incident occurred in Gollarahatti near the Magadi area. (ANI)

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The identity of the child, who was two and a half years old, could not be asceratined by Hindustan Times immediately. The pit was dug up by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to install a water pipeline, news agency ANI reported.

There were no warning signs or barricades around the pit, which led to the unfortunate incident. A first information report (FIR) has been registered against the BWSSB's engineer and contractor in the matter.

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Further investigation is underway and more details are awaited.

Civic agencies in Bengaluru like the BWSSB have come under fire for similar incidents in the past, wherein they have been accused of shoddy work and negligence by residents.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More