Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 16: A seven-year-old boy fell into an open drain while trying to catch a kite in Northeast Delhi’s Welcome area on Friday evening, triggering a massive search and rescue operation.

Police said the incident occurred near Lakdi Market Puliya, where the boy, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was playing. “We received a call in the evening regarding a child falling into a drain. A team immediately reached the spot and found that the boy had slipped into the water while chasing a kite,” a senior officer said.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), along with fire department personnel and local divers, launched a rescue effort. However, the operation was suspended late at night due to darkness and poor visibility.

“The search will resume early Saturday morning with additional manpower and equipment,” the officer added, noting that steps are being taken to block water flow in parts of the drain to aid the search.

Police assured that all possible assistance is being extended to the child’s family as investigations continue.