Overview
- Dikshant Harijan, an 8-year-old boy, drowned on Wednesday evening while playing in the children’s pool at Dreamland Resort in Arnala, Virar.
- The boy slipped in the pool, causing water to enter his airways; his father attempted a rescue but was unable to save him.
- The Arnala Marine Police have registered the incident as an accidental death with no signs of foul play or negligence by the resort.
- Senior Police Inspector Vijay Patil confirmed the incident occurred in full view of the family and found no safety violations on the part of the resort.
- The tragedy has sparked broader concerns about supervision and safety protocols at recreational water facilities, though no further legal action is anticipated.