Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Bengaluru Teen Found Dead in Pipeline Sump
A 14-year-old boy named Preetham went missing in Bengaluru.
After three days, his body was found in an uncovered concrete chamber used for water pipelines.
The family is upset because they believe the authorities were negligent.
The chamber was left open, and the family says the police did not help them search properly.
The organization responsible for the chamber says they were not aware of the problem and will investigate.
Many people in the area are angry about what happened.
A 14-year-old boy, Preetham, was found dead in an uncovered BWSSB concrete chamber near Tatangudi, Bengaluru.
The boy had been missing for three days before his body was discovered on February 1, 2026.
Locals noticed a foul smell coming from the site where BWSSB pipeline work had been carried out.
The family alleges negligence by both the BWSSB and the police, stating the chamber was left uncovered and the police were unhelpful.
BWSSB claims they were unaware of the uncovered chamber and will conduct an inquiry.
- Who
- Preetham, a 14-year-old Class 9 student
- What
- Died after falling into an uncovered BWSSB concrete chamber
- When
- Body recovered on February 1, 2026, after going missing on January 29, 2026
- Where
- Near Tatangudi, Bengaluru’s South Taluk
- Why
- The concrete chamber was left uncovered, posing a safety hazard
- Victim's Name
- Preetham
- Age
- 14
- Location
- Near Tatangudi, Bengaluru
- Organization Responsible
- Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)
- Date of Incident
- January 29, 2026
- Date of Body Recovery
- February 1, 2026
- Sump Dimensions
- 40 feet in length, 12 feet in breadth
