Bengaluru, India: In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a three-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at a private resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Sunday while his mother was occupied with a maternity photoshoot at the same location.
The Tragic Incident: A Moment of Distraction
The family had visited the resort for a photoshoot to commemorate the mother’s pregnancy. According to reports from the Varthur police:
- The Setting: The photoshoot was taking place at a resort near the Allalasandra Lake area.
- The Victim: The young boy, identified as Advait, was playing near the pool while his mother was engaged with the photographer.
- The Accident: It is believed that the child accidentally fell into the swimming pool. With the adults distracted by the shoot, the incident went unnoticed for a critical period.
- Discovery and Response: By the time the family realised the child was missing, found him in the pool, and rushed him to a hospital, it was too late. Doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Aftermath and Investigation
The Varthur police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the circumstances that led to the drowning. The reports indicate that the pool did not have a lifeguard on duty at the time, raising serious questions about safety protocols and supervision at the family-friendly venue.
The incident serves as a devastating reminder of how quickly a fun family outing can turn tragic and underscores the critical importance of constant, vigilant supervision of young children around water, even in seemingly controlled environments like resort pools.
(Source: Summarised from reports via Jagran)
