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4-year-old falls into open manhole in Delhi's Nangli Vihar, rescue underway
✍️ TOI City
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:34 AM
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A four‑year‑old boy slipped into an uncovered sewer manhole in Delhi’s Nangli Vihar on Tuesday, prompting a joint rescue effort by police, fire services and NDRF, while authorities opened a negligence case.
A four‑year‑old child was walking with his mother to a local park in the Ranhola area of Delhi when he fell into an open sewer manhole near Kheri Baba Pul on Tuesday. The incident was reported immediately, and Delhi Police, the Fire Services and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) launched a coordinated rescue operation.
Rescue teams deployed ladders, ropes and breathing apparatus to reach the narrow shaft, but the boy remained untraced as the operation continued into the evening. Police spokesperson said that all possible measures were being taken and appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the child.
In addition to the rescue effort, the police registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing alleged negligence for leaving the manhole uncovered. The investigation will examine whether the responsible municipal authority failed to secure the opening.
Authorities have also warned residents in the vicinity to avoid the area until the manhole is properly sealed and safety measures are reinforced. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as the rescue progresses.
Rescue teams deployed ladders, ropes and breathing apparatus to reach the narrow shaft, but the boy remained untraced as the operation continued into the evening. Police spokesperson said that all possible measures were being taken and appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the child.
In addition to the rescue effort, the police registered a case under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing alleged negligence for leaving the manhole uncovered. The investigation will examine whether the responsible municipal authority failed to secure the opening.
Authorities have also warned residents in the vicinity to avoid the area until the manhole is properly sealed and safety measures are reinforced. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as the rescue progresses.