Two-year-old drowns in trench in Maharashtra’s Pune district; contractor booked
A two-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered, water-filled trench in Pune, Maharashtra. Local authorities have registered a case against the contractor for negligence regarding site safety.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding urban infrastructure safety and the accountability of contractors in public works projects.
A two-year-old boy died after falling into a nearly three-foot-deep trench filled with rainwater and sewage in Maharashtra’s Pune district, following which police booked the contractor, officials said on Friday (July 3, 2026).
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