Guwahati, Sep 5
In a tragic incident that has triggered widespread outrage, a three-year-old child died after falling into an open drain near an under-construction bridge in the Kalapahar area of Guwahati in Assam, a police official informed on Friday.
“The investigation began on the basis of the father’s complaint. He blamed the construction company for the death of his child. The site was under the watch of the PWD,” the DCP told reporters here.
According to officials, CCTV footage captured the chilling moment when the toddler fell into the open drain, which had no protective cover.
The child’s death has sparked sharp criticism of both the company and government authorities for ignoring basic safety norms.
Locals have demanded accountability from the PWD for failing to monitor the site effectively.