9-yr-old dies after being swept away in drain at Pinjore

A nine-year-old girl lost her life after being swept away in a rainwater drain in Pinjore this evening.

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The child, identified as Manu, a resident of Pinjore and a student of Noble High School, and her elder sister were on their way to meet their father around 6 pm when the incident took place.

A rescue operation was carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the local police and the girl was rescued approximately one-and-a-half hours later. She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

However, despite efforts by the emergency teams, the girl died.

According to the Pinjore police, the girl lost her balance and fell into the drain while trying to retrieve her slipper. She was rescued and admitted to the hospital, where she succumbed to injuries.