Tragic End: Boy Falls Into Unsecured Sewage Gutter

A six-year-old boy named Danish Fayyaz Ansari died after falling into an open sewage gutter in Nagpur's Wathoda area. Despite his family's rescue efforts, he could not be saved. The gutter was allegedly dug by a neighbor. Police have registered an Accidental Death Report and are investigating.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nagpur | Updated: 17-03-2026 21:33 IST | Created: 17-03-2026 21:33 IST
Tragic End: Boy Falls Into Unsecured Sewage Gutter
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A tragic incident unfolded in Nagpur's Wathoda area when a six-year-old boy, Danish Fayyaz Ansari, lost his life after falling into an open sewage gutter. The gutter was reportedly dug by a neighbor near Ansari's home in Sharda Nagar.

The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon around 3.30 pm when Danish was playing near his house. Family members promptly rescued him and rushed him to the hospital, but unfortunately, their efforts were in vain as the young boy could not be revived, according to an official from the Wathoda police station.

Authorities have registered an Accidental Death Report and are in the process of conducting a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances and responsibilities surrounding this heartbreaking event.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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