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Hyderabad Police Probe Drowning of 3-Year-Old at Vertex Prime Pool

Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage to assess possible safety lapses at the gated complex.

Overview

  • Family members found Arjun Kumar floating in the Hydernagar community pool after the incident reportedly went unnoticed for some time, and he was declared dead on arrival at a Nizampet hospital.
  • KPHB police registered a suspicious-death case and opened an investigation on Sunday.
  • Officers are reviewing CCTV footage to determine what occurred at the pool area.
  • Investigators are questioning residents and maintenance staff to evaluate any lapses in safety arrangements.
  • The child's father alleges management negligence, citing no lifeguard or caretaker at the pool and no one monitoring CCTV.