Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Boy Drowns in Temple Well
A 9-year-old boy named Vishnu Vinod died after falling into an open well inside a temple in Karnataka.
He was playing with a ball when it fell into the well, and he tried to get it back but fell in.
People nearby tried to save him, but it was too late.
The police are investigating why there were no safety measures around the well.
Locals are upset because they say they asked for protection around the well many times, but nothing was done.
The group in charge of the temple hasn't said anything yet.
A 9-year-old boy drowned in an open well inside the Kalleshwara Temple in Karnataka.
The boy was trying to retrieve a ball that fell into the well when he lost his balance.
Local residents attempted to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Locals allege the ASI failed to install protective barricades around the well despite repeated demands.
- Who
- Vishnu Vinod, a 9-year-old boy
- What
- Drowned in an open well inside a temple
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kalleshwara Temple, Vijayanagara, Karnataka
- Why
- Trying to retrieve a ball that fell into the well
Locals
ASI
Safety Measures
Locals
Locals allege ASI failed to install protective barricades around the open well despite repeated demands.
ASI
No immediate reaction from ASI.
- Victim's Name
- Vishnu Vinod
- Age
- 9 years
- Location
- Kalleshwara Temple, Vijayanagara, Karnataka
- Cause of Death
- Drowning in an open well
- Investigation
- Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.