A 14-year-old boy tragically lost his life after falling into an open nullah in Dombivli on Sunday evening. The deceased has been identified as Ayush Eknath Kadam, a resident of Sarevar Nagar in Gopi Chowk near Jagdamba Temple, within the jurisdiction of Vishnunagar police station. Ayush lived in the area with his family.

### Accidental Fall into Uncovered Nullah

The incident took place at Gopi Chowk during a Navratri festival bhandara. After finishing his meal, Ayush went to wash his hands near the nullah. Unfortunately, he accidentally slipped and fell into the uncovered drain, which is approximately 12 feet deep and has a strong water current.

### Delayed Rescue Efforts

A local boy who witnessed the accident immediately informed Ayush’s parents. They rushed to the spot and pleaded with bystanders for help. However, many people present at the bhandara reportedly did not intervene. Local youths contacted the fire department, but officials were unable to enter the nullah due to a lack of proper equipment.

### Heroic Act Saves No Life

Seeing the urgency, a young man named Vedant Jadhav bravely jumped into the drain. After about half an hour, he managed to pull Ayush out. Ayush was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.

### Calls for Accountability and Compensation

UBT leader Dipesh Mhatre blamed the negligence of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for leaving the nullah uncovered, which led to this tragic accident. He has demanded compensation of ₹25 lakh for the victim’s family.

### Police Investigation Underway

ACP Suhas Hemade from Dombivli stated, “The Vishnunagar police have registered an accidental death report. Further investigation is underway.” Authorities continue to probe the incident to establish full details and ensure accountability.
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