8-year-old boy dies after falling into water-filled construction pit in Mumbai

MUMBAI: An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled construction pit in Malad East on Thursday evening.The incident took place at Chagan Patel Chawl in Ambewadi, Kurar Village.According to civic officials, the child — identified as Divyansh Rajesh Mourya — had ventured near the site around 8 pm to retrieve a ball when he accidentally slipped into the pit, which had been excavated by a private contractor.Local police personnel rushed to the spot and rescued the boy, who was then taken to the civic run BDBA Hospital in Kandivali. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.Civic officials from Kurar Village police station said the pit was filled with water, which may have contributed to the fatality. Further inquiry is underway.