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14-Year-Old Boy Falls into Canal with Bicycle in Patiala
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:56 AM
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A 14‑year‑old boy and his bicycle plunged into a canal in Patiala’s Nabhā village while he was on his way to fetch green fodder with his grandmother.
A tragic incident unfolded in Patiala’s Nabhā village when a 14‑year‑old boy and his bicycle slipped into a canal while en route to fetch green fodder with his grandmother. The boy was reportedly riding his bicycle when the canal’s shallow edge gave way, causing both him and the bicycle to fall in.
Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene, but the boy was found unconscious and in a critical condition. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.
Local police and the Patiala Municipal Corporation have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the fall, including the state of the canal’s embankment and any potential safety hazards.
The incident has sparked concern among residents about the safety of open water bodies in the region, with community leaders urging authorities to inspect and reinforce canal banks to prevent future accidents.
Families and friends of the boy are awaiting updates on his medical status, while the local community mourns the loss of a young life.
Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene, but the boy was found unconscious and in a critical condition. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.
Local police and the Patiala Municipal Corporation have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the fall, including the state of the canal’s embankment and any potential safety hazards.
The incident has sparked concern among residents about the safety of open water bodies in the region, with community leaders urging authorities to inspect and reinforce canal banks to prevent future accidents.
Families and friends of the boy are awaiting updates on his medical status, while the local community mourns the loss of a young life.