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Man Dies After Entering Fenced Waterbody at Delhi Park
A person died after going into a pond-like waterbody at a park in Delhi.
The person crossed a fence and warning signs that said not to enter or swim.
A security guard tried to stop them, but they had already entered the water.
Police and fire workers came and recovered the person's body.
The person has not been identified.
The waterbody is deep, and the Delhi Development Authority says visitors should stay behind the fence.
Authorities are still investigating what happened.
An unidentified person died after entering a waterbody at Ashoka DDA Park in New Friends Colony, Delhi.
The incident occurred on October 7; the report does not specify the year.
The DDA said the person crossed steel-pole fencing despite warning signs, and a security guard tried to intervene.
Police and Fire Department personnel carried out rescue and recovery operations, and authorities recovered the body.
The DDA said the waterbody is about 1.75 acres and 10–11 feet deep, and urged visitors to follow safety warnings.
- Who
- An unidentified individual died; the DDA, a security guard, police and Fire Department personnel were involved in the response.
- What
- The individual entered a fenced waterbody and died; authorities recovered the body.
- Where
- Ashoka DDA Park in New Friends Colony, Delhi.
- When
- October 7; the year is not stated.
- Why
- The reason the individual entered the waterbody is not stated; further investigation is underway.
Key facts
- Location
- Ashoka DDA Park, New Friends Colony, Delhi
- Incident date
- October 7; year not specified
- Person
- Unidentified
- Waterbody area
- Approximately 1.75 acres
- Water depth
- Around 10–11 feet
- Safety measures
- Steel-pole fencing and warning boards
- Investigation
- Further investigation is underway
Quotes
Delhi Development Authority
The authority responsible for the park and waterbody.
“These safeguards are essential to preventing life-threatening incidents.”
NDTV
“DDA deeply regrets the loss of life.”
NDTV
Sources
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