Gurugram Child Drowning Case: Tragic Details of How a 6-Year-Old Lost His Life In Society Swimming Pool

Gurugram: In a heartbreaking incident in Gurugram, a moment of negligence led to the tragic death of a six-year-old boy who drowned in a society's swimming pool. The incident has sparked outrage among the residents, who have accused the lifeguard of being careless and distracted by his mobile phone. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday evening at Park Sirin Society in Sector 37 D. Six-year-old Mivansh was playing in the children's pool before he inadvertently wandered into the deeper, adult swimming pool. Within seconds, the depth overwhelmed him, and he drowned.

Allegations of Negligence

Residents of the society allege that the lifeguard, who was supposed to ensure the safety of the swimmers, was engrossed in his phone and failed to notice the child’s distress. According to the RWA President, had the lifeguard been attentive to his duties, the tragedy could have been averted. Mivansh's parents and the community are devastated, pointing to the lifeguard's negligence as the cause of the young boy's untimely death.

CCTV Footage and Police Action

The entire incident was captured on the society’s CCTV cameras. The footage clearly shows the lifeguard's inattention at the critical moment. The severity of the lifeguard’s negligence is evident, and the incident has been reported to the Gurugram police.

In response, the police quickly arrived at the scene, took possession of the child’s body, and initiated an investigation. As a result, two lifeguards have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Outrage

The tragic death of Mivansh has left the community in shock and mourning. Parents and residents are demanding stricter safety measures and accountability to prevent such incidents in the future. The society is now facing calls for rigorous oversight of pool safety protocols and the professional conduct of lifeguards to ensure such a tragedy does not repeat itself.

This incident underscores the critical importance of vigilance and responsibility, especially in environments where the safety of children is at stake. The investigation continues as the community grieves the loss of a young life that ended too soon due to preventable negligence.