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Maharashtra: Two children drown in open pit in Latur, municipal staff suspended
Updated On: 19 May, 2026 10:33 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
Two children drowned in an open wastewater collection pit in Maharashtra’s Latur, triggering protests and action against civic officials. The Latur Municipal Corporation suspended two employees, while police registered a culpable homicide case over alleged negligence in securing the hazardous pit
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The Latur Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra has suspended two employees after two children drowned in an open pit used for collecting wastewater. Officials further said that a case of culpable homicide has also been registered against both of them.
According to the PTI, the incident happened in the Bodhe Nagar area of Ward No 16 on Sunday, sparking massive outrage among local residents.
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