Hyderabad: 8-month-old dies after falling into open water sump in Gandipet

Hyderabad: An eight-month-old infant died after falling accidentally into a water sump at Gandipet in Narsingi police jurisdiction on Wednesday, April 2.

The infant slipped into a water-filled sump while playing outside the house. The child was found inside the sump during a search. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

The family had migrated to Hyderabad from Maharashtra in search of jobs and had been residing in a rented house in the area.

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According to reports, the sump was found open without a proper cover, leading to the accident.

According to local news reports, the child slipped and fell into the water-filled sump while playing outside. He was immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

The police stated that there are no suspicions about foul play, and a case of accidental death has been lodged.

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