Latest News | 11-year-old Boy Drowns in Swimming Pool in Rajasthan's Alwar

Jaipur, Jun 18 (PTI) An 11-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool in the Alwar district of Rajasthan on Wednesday evening, police said.

Naman Rajput along with his parents had gone to a water park under the MIA police station area in Alwar. He was in the pool and moved towards the deeper side of the pool, police said.

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When he was not seen around, his parents started looking for him. However, he had drowned in the pool, the police said.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead.

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After the incident, the family members and locals protested outside the hospital demanding strict action against the pool operator. The police assured them of appropriate action. Further investigation is underway.

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