A routine visit to a neighbourhood park turned into a nightmare for a family in Outer Delhi after a four-year-old boy fell into an uncovered sewer manhole near Dass Garden Colony in Nangli Vihar. A massive rescue operation is underway, with multiple emergency agencies working together to locate the missing child.
How Did the Incident Happen?
The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, November 10, near Dass Garden Park in the Nangli Vihar Extension area. The child, identified as Imraan, had accompanied his mother to the park.
While moving towards the nearby drain, the four-year-old fell into an open sewer manhole. The sewer line runs alongside a service road near the Ganda Nala, close to Kheri Baba Pul.
The Ranhola Police Station received information about the incident at approximately 3:21 PM. Police personnel immediately reached the location and initiated rescue efforts.
Five Agencies Join the Rescue Operation
The seriousness of the situation prompted a coordinated response involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and Border Security Force (BSF).
Rescue personnel are searching through the sewer network using specialised scanning equipment and suction pumps to locate the child. The operation has faced difficulties due to the challenging conditions inside the sewer system.
Child Still Missing, Search Continues
The child’s father, Khursheed Alam, identified his son as Imraan and described how the boy had gone towards the sewer before falling inside.
The family continues to await news as rescue personnel remain engaged in the search operation.
The incident has once again raised serious concerns over uncovered manholes and public safety in residential areas. An open sewer without proper protection can become a deadly hazard, particularly for young children.
The immediate priority remains locating and rescuing the four-year-old boy.