Palghar, June 28, 2025 – In a heart-wrenching incident, three young children — including two brothers — drowned while playing near a rainwater-filled pit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The tragedy occurred on Friday afternoon when the children, who were playing unsupervised, unknowingly ventured into the deceptively dangerous pit.
According to local residents, the pit had formed due to recent construction activity in the area and was filled with rainwater following heavy monsoon showers over the past few days. Though it appeared shallow from the surface, it had hidden depths that proved fatal.
The children, all under the age of 10, were pulled out by nearby villagers after they noticed their belongings left unattended near the pit. Despite being rushed to a nearby health centre, the children were declared dead on arrival. Their bodies have been sent for postmortem, and grieving families and neighbors are calling for immediate action from local authorities.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the community, with many demanding that such open and unprotected pits be covered or barricaded, especially during the monsoon season when water accumulation becomes common. Local officials have been urged to survey the area and identify similar hazards to prevent further loss of life.
The district administration has expressed condolences and assured the families that preventive safety measures will be taken. Officials are expected to file a report on the incident and take steps toward enforcement of stricter construction site safety protocols.
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🔹 Summary (Bullet Points):
•Incident Location: Palghar district, Maharashtra
•Victims: Three children, including two brothers, drowned in a rain-filled pit
•Cause: The pit appeared shallow but had hidden depth due to monsoon rainwater
•Response: Locals rescued the children and rushed them to a health centre, where they were declared dead
•Aftermath: Community in mourning; bodies sent for postmortem
•Public Demand: Immediate sealing or fencing of open pits and increased supervision of children
•Authorities’ Response: Promised investigation and preventive action to avoid similar accidents in the future
