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6-year-old child dies after falling into open tank at under-construction panchayat building in Maher, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 04:15 PM
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A six‑year‑old boy slipped into an uncovered water tank behind a panchayat building under construction in Devra‑Molhai village, Maher, Madhya Pradesh, and was later found dead.
A six‑year‑old boy was playing in Devra‑Molhai village, Maher, when he accidentally fell into an open water tank situated behind a panchayat building that is still under construction.
The tank, which had no safety barriers, was filled with water and the child could not climb out. Residents reported that the boy’s family could not reach the site immediately, delaying the rescue attempt.
After a prolonged search, local authorities and villagers managed to retrieve the boy’s body from the tank. The incident has raised concerns about safety lapses at construction sites in the region.
Police have been notified, and an investigation into possible negligence is underway. Officials have urged the panchayat to secure all open water bodies at construction sites to prevent similar tragedies.
The tank, which had no safety barriers, was filled with water and the child could not climb out. Residents reported that the boy’s family could not reach the site immediately, delaying the rescue attempt.
After a prolonged search, local authorities and villagers managed to retrieve the boy’s body from the tank. The incident has raised concerns about safety lapses at construction sites in the region.
Police have been notified, and an investigation into possible negligence is underway. Officials have urged the panchayat to secure all open water bodies at construction sites to prevent similar tragedies.