Palghar, Maharashtra: A day of innocent fun turned into a devastating tragedy in Boisar on Friday afternoon when three young boys drowned in a water-filled pit next to the Mahavir Kunj building. The heartbreaking incident, which occurred around 3 PM, has cast a pall of grief over the Ganesh Nagar area.
The deceased have been identified as Suraj Yadav (6) and Dheeraj Yadav (12), who were siblings, along with their neighbor’s son Ankit (12). A fourth boy narrowly escaped, rescued by alert citizens at the scene.
The deep pit, located on a privately owned plot adjacent to the building, was created due to the excavation of soil and gravel for landfill purposes. Recent rains had filled the excavation with water. According to reports, the local children frequently used this spot for bathing. However, tragically misjudging the depth of the water, the three boys submerged and drowned.
Upon receiving news of the incident, Boisar Police and the Industrial Fire Brigade swiftly responded to the scene. After a brief search operation, the bodies of the three children were recovered.
The entire community is deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, and the families of the deceased are consumed by sorrow.
Local residents have expressed strong anger and demanded strict action from the administration regarding unauthorised excavations and the unsafe, water-filled pits that pose a threat to public safety.
