An eight-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a water park in Agra on Sunday evening while enjoying a weekend outing with his family, police officials confirmed. The tragic incident took place around 6:30 pm at an amusement facility under the jurisdiction of the Kiraoli police station.
Victim Identified
The deceased has been identified as Manit Kumar Singh, a Class 3 student and resident of Ajit Nagar, which falls under the Shahganj police limits. He had visited the water park along with his father, Robin, mother, Neelam, and other relatives. Robin is an online footwear businessman.
Family Alleges Negligence
The child's uncle, Neeraj, alleged negligence on the part of the water park management. According to Neeraj, the family arrived at the park around 3:00 pm. When Manit went missing a few hours later, the family's desperate pleas for help were reportedly dismissed by the staff. "When Robin explicitly asked the staff to search inside the pool, they refused, maintaining that the boy was not in the water," said Neeraj. "Finally, two or three other visitors spotted the child and pulled him out of the pool."
Medical Response
Manit was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where doctors referred him to Sarojini Naidu Medical College. However, he was declared dead on arrival at the medical college.
Police Investigation
Following the tragedy, the grieving parents initially took their son's body back to their residence. Police personnel from Shahganj later visited the home to gather details. Lohamandi ACP Gaurav Singh stated that the family was initially reluctant to consent to an autopsy. "They were later persuaded, and the body has been sent for a postmortem examination. If the family submits a written complaint, a formal investigation will be conducted," the ACP said.
Meanwhile, authorities have launched an inquiry to verify whether the water park possessed valid documents and if adequate safety protocols and lifeguards were stationed at the pool. The investigation aims to determine if any lapses contributed to the drowning.
