18-month-old boy drowns in water tank outside Gurugram home

Gurugram: An 18-month-old child died after allegedly falling into an open water tank outside his house in Sadhrana village in Gurugram on Tuesday evening, police said

Published on: Oct 22, 2026, 07:39:10 IST

By Mihika Shah

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Gurugram: An 18-month-old child died after allegedly falling into an open water tank outside his house in Sadhrana village in Gurugram on Tuesday evening, police said.

According to the police,the incident took place when the child was playing while his parents were busy with household chores. (Representative photo)

According to the police,the incident took place between 3:30 pm and 4 pm when the child was playing while his parents were busy with household chores.

The family realised the child was missing 20 to 30 minutes later and began searching for him. They found him in the water tank and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, police added.

The family hails from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh and had been living in Sadhrana village for some time.

Sandeep Turan, spokesperson for Gurugram Police, said the tank was two feet deep and contained around one foot of water. He said the child is suspected to have drowned after falling into the tank on his stomach.

Police conducted an inquiry under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) at Sector 10A police station. No foul play was suspected and no other angle was being investigated, they added.

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Mihika Shah
Mihika Shah is a Correspondent of the Gurugram bureau at the Hindustan Times, where she covers civic issues, residents' grievances, education and culture and art. She joined the Gurugram bureau in 2025, and has done her graduation from Delhi University followed by specialisation in Integrated Multimedia Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) in Chennai. While growing up, Mihika always aspired to be a journalist. She believes that journalism demands both passion and compassion. She thrives on breaking exclusive stories and covering issues which are often overlooked. Through her on-ground reporting, she seeks to understand Gurugram as a city beyond its high-rises and glass towers. She believes the best stories emerge from persistent reporting and looking beyond the obvious. Her reporting focuses on issues that directly impact everyday life, with an emphasis on public infrastructure and community concerns. She strives to bring observational depth to her reportage. She also manages the weekly column called Concern for Gurugram, which is published every Wednesday. She is a team player who values open communication and ideas. Her native place is Uttarakhand and her connection to mountains also draws her to stories on the environment. Beyond news reporting, Mihika loves talking and writing about cinema and pop culture. She also likes to travel and explore new places and cuisine.Read More

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