Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Assam Orders Drain Survey After Child's Death
A three-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered drain in Guwahati.
Authorities arrested three people, including the director and safety engineer of the construction company, BIPL.
The Chief Minister ordered a satellite survey to identify open drains.
The child's father filed a complaint against BIPL.
This incident echoes a previous one involving the death of an 8-year-old boy in flash floods last year.
The government aims to prevent future tragedies by inspecting construction sites and implementing safety measures.
A 3-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered drain.
Three individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.
The incident occurred at a construction site in Guwahati.
The Chief Minister ordered a satellite survey of open drains.
The child's father filed a complaint against Bhartia Infra Projects Ltd (BIPL).
- Who
- Avinash Bhartia, Kaushik Gogoi, Prasanjit Pathak, Sumit Sahu
- What
- Arrests and directive following a child's death in an open drain.
- When
- Wednesday (incident), Thursday (arrests)
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- Alleged negligence leading to the child's death.
Victim's Family
Bhartia Infra Projects Ltd (BIPL)
Negligence
Victim's Family
BIPL was negligent, leading to the child's death.
Bhartia Infra Projects Ltd (BIPL)
BIPL has not provided an official response.
- Arrests
- Avinash Bhartia, Kaushik Gogoi, Prasanjit Pathak
- Incident
- Child fell in open drain
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Victim
- 3-year-old Sumit Sahu
- Directive
- Satellite mapping of open drains
- Company
- Bhartia Infra Projects Ltd (BIPL)
Sources
Guwahati safety fails again: 3-yr-old's death in open drain exposes civic negligence
Three BIPL officials arrested after toddler’s death in Guwahati drain mishap
Firm director, two staff arrested after 3-year-old’s death at Guwahati flyover - Telegraph India
Assam Firm Director, 2 Others Arrested For Boy's Death After Falling In Drain
