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6-year-old drowns in water-filled pit in Greater Noida; police register case

A six-year-old child died after allegedly drowning in a water-filled pit in the Kaladham Colony area of Greater Noida on Saturday, police said.

Updated on: Jul 26, 2026, 09:08:34 IST
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A six-year-old child died after allegedly drowning in a water-filled pit in the Kaladham Colony area of Greater Noida on Saturday, police said.

Kid drowns in a Greater Noida pit, probe on (Representative image)
Kid drowns in a Greater Noida pit, probe on (Representative image)

The incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Knowledge Park 2 police station.

According to the police, the child fell into a pit that had been dug and was subsequently filled with water.

Upon discovering the incident, the family members rushed the child to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. However, doctors at the facility declared him dead on arrival.

The local police have initiated a probe into the matter following a formal complaint.

"Based on the complaint of the plaintiff, a case has been registered in the matter. Further legal action is being ensured," a police official stated.

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