Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Man Drowns in Delhi Swimming Pool; Police Probe Negligence
A young man named Ankit Kumar died after drowning in a swimming pool in Delhi.
The pool is run by the city's MCD.
It happened on a Sunday evening, and he was with his brother and friends.
They rushed him to the hospital, but he did not survive.
The police are investigating, including the possibility of negligence and have opened an investigation.
The pool was closed to the public at the time of the incident.
Ankit Kumar, 25, drowned in a municipal swimming pool in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi.
The incident occurred on Sunday around 5:30 pm.
Kumar was taken to a hospital but died on the way.
The police have registered a case under Section 106(1) BNS for causing death by negligence.
The pool was temporarily closed due to unpaid electricity dues.
- Who
- Ankit Kumar, his brother, friends, and the police.
- What
- Ankit Kumar drowned in a swimming pool.
- When
- Sunday, around 5:30 pm.
- Where
- Swimming pool in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi.
- Why
- Cause of death is under investigation; investigation of potential negligence.
- Victim
- Ankit Kumar
- Age
- 25
- Location
- Shalimar Bagh, Delhi
- Pool Operator
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- Date of Incident
- Sunday
- Time of Incident
- Around 5:30 PM
- Cause of Death
- Drowning
- Investigation
- Ongoing
Sources
Boy drowns in swimming pool in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh
Mans sneaks into pool in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh for a swim with friends, drowns
Man drowns in swimming pool in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh
Youth drowns in MCD’s swimming pool in Shalimar Bagh