Overview

• The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Ramabai Nagar area of Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
• Eight-year-old Sonali Banjara fell into the drain while retrieving a ball and became stuck.
• Shehzad Sheikh, a 28-year-old daily-wage labourer, jumped in to save her, passing her to safety but becoming trapped in the sludge.
• Despite efforts by police and fire brigade officials, Sheikh drowned and was declared dead at a local hospital.
• Sheikh is survived by his wife and four children, highlighting the ongoing dangers of Mumbai's poorly maintained drainage systems.