Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Man Dies After Falling Into Open Drain in Vadodara
A man named Vipulsinh Zala died after falling into an open drain in Vadodara.
He was out with his family for dinner when he decided to park his car near the drain and walk back to the restaurant.
His family noticed his shoes floating in the water and called for help, but he was already dead by the time he was pulled out.
The police are investigating if the drain was left open without a warning sign, which might have caused the accident.
The city officials are also looking into the matter and plan to file a report against the company responsible for the drain work.
Many people in the city are upset and demanding that the officials take responsibility and provide compensation to the family.
Vipulsinh Zala, 40, died after falling into an open 15-foot deep drainage chamber in Vadodara.
The incident occurred on Friday evening when he was out with his family for dinner.
His family noticed his shoes floating in the water and called emergency services, but he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
The police are investigating the possibility of negligence, as there was no warning sign near the open chamber.
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has decided to file an FIR against the contractor responsible for the work.
- Who
- Vipulsinh Zala, 40, son of a retired Gujarat police officer
- What
- Fell into an open 15-foot deep water drainage chamber
- When
- Friday evening
- Where
- Near the Manjalpur sports complex, Vadodara
- Why
- The drainage chamber was left open without a warning sign after work completion
- Victim's Name
- Vipulsinh Zala, 40
- Location
- Near Manjalpur sports complex, Vadodara
- Incident Time
- Friday evening
- Action Taken
- VMC to file FIR against the contractor
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, including CCTV footage review and local statements
- Demands
- Congress leader demands FIR against engineers and contractor, public apology, and compensation
