Contractor Arrested After Toddler Drowns in South Delhi Farmhouse Pool
Toddler drowns in pool at farmhouse in South Delhi’s Chattarpur, contractor held for negligence
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A two-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a farmhouse in Chattarpur, South Delhi, prompting the arrest of contractor Raj Kiran for negligence due to the absence of safety measures. The toddler's parents, who are laborers from Begusarai, Bihar, were working nearby when the tragedy occurred.
- 01A toddler drowned in a swimming pool at a farmhouse in Chattarpur, South Delhi.
- 02Contractor Raj Kiran was arrested for negligence related to safety measures.
- 03The boy's parents were laborers working at a nearby construction site.
- 04The child was familiar with the area and often played near the pool.
- 05Police are investigating the pool owner's role in the incident.
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A tragic incident occurred in Chattarpur, South Delhi, where a two-and-a-half-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a farmhouse. The child, whose parents are laborers from Begusarai district, Bihar, was playing near the pool while they worked at a nearby construction site. After he failed to return for about an hour, his parents began searching for him and discovered his body floating in the pool. The contractor responsible for the pool's construction, Raj Kiran, was arrested for negligence as safety measures, such as barricades and reflective lights, were absent. The police are also examining the owner's responsibility in this heartbreaking case. The child's grandfather expressed disbelief, noting that the boy was familiar with the area and had never shown interest in the pool before.
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This incident raises concerns about safety regulations at construction sites and private properties, particularly regarding children's safety.
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