Greater Noida Child Drowning Case: Authority Says Pond Was on Private Land, No Direct Action Possible

Nearly a month after the tragic death of a Noida-based tech professional in a waterlogged pit, another drowning has shaken Greater Noida. A three-year-old boy, Devansh, lost his life after falling into a rain-filled pond in Dalelgarh village on Saturday, triggering outrage among residents. However, the Greater Noida Authority has now issued a clarification distancing itself from direct responsibility. AK Singh, General Manager of the Authority, said officials took cognisance of media reports and immediately dispatched a senior manager to inspect the site. The inspection revealed that the pond was privately owned and not under government jurisdiction.

#WATCH | Greater Noida | AK Singh, GM, Greater Noida Authority, says," Our team had visited the site, which is on a private campus. We are looking at private campuses with public gatherings. A priest present there has mentioned that a child went into the pond with 1 feet deep… pic.twitter.com/8woVxzBBQd

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According to the Authority, the pond belonged to two individuals, Ganga Ram and Dharamvir, and was meant for their personal use. Singh stated that since the land falls within a private campus, the Authority cannot initiate direct action against the owners. He added that the administration is examining private campuses where public gatherings are frequently held to assess potential safety risks. A priest present at the location reportedly informed officials that the child had entered a section of the pond where the water was barely one foot deep. The Authority expressed grief over the incident and urged residents to remain vigilant.

Devansh had travelled with his mother from Sikandrabad in Bulandshahr district to visit his maternal grandparents in Dalelgarh village under Dankaur. The family was attending a community feast at a nearby temple when the accident occurred. While playing close to the gathering site, the child reportedly slipped into a water-filled pit created after recent rains. Despite immediate rescue efforts by relatives and villagers, he could not be saved. The tragedy has drawn comparisons to the earlier death of techie Yuvraj Mehta in Sector 150, intensifying concerns about open water pits and public safety in Greater Noida.