Tragic Accident Claims Young Life in Open Drain

A three-and-a-half-year-old boy, Mohammad Kaunen Ansari, tragically drowned in an open drain in Yashodhara Nagar, while playing with his cousin. Initially reported as a kidnapping, police discovered the truth after questioning. The incident highlights urgent concerns over public safety and infrastructure maintenance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nagpur | Updated: 14-02-2026 22:02 IST | Created: 14-02-2026 22:02 IST
Tragic Accident Claims Young Life in Open Drain
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A tragic incident unfolded in Yashodhara Nagar when a young boy fell into an open drain and lost his life. Three-and-a-half-year-old Mohammad Kaunen Ansari was playing with his cousin when the accident occurred, leading to immediate and profound community grief.

Initially, the boy's disappearance sparked panic, prompting his family to report a kidnapping. However, after questioning his cousin, police discovered the truth. The boy's body was found in the drain, confirming the initial fears of a tragic accident.

As officials begin their investigation, this tragedy underscores the dire need for improved public safety measures and infrastructure management to prevent such devastating occurrences in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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