3-Year-Old Drowns in Open Pit in Greater Noida, Locals Claim Warnings Unheard

• A three-year-old boy, Devansh, drowned in a water-filled pit in Greater Noida's Dalelgarh village.
• The incident occurred near a temple during a community feast; the boy had recently arrived from Secunderabad with his father.
• Residents allege the hazardous pit remained open without fencing or warning signs despite repeated complaints to the Greater Noida Authority.
• Greater Noida Authority General Manager AK Singh stated the pit was privately owned, limiting direct administrative action.
• This tragedy follows multiple recent deaths in Delhi-NCR due to open pits, drains, and unprotected excavations, highlighting civic safety concerns.