Boy dies after falling into septic tank

February 12, 2017 12:22 am | Updated 12:23 am IST

VISAKHAPATNAM: An eight-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered septic tank at a building under construction at Appanna Colony under Gajuwaka Police Station limits on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as G. Arun Kumar, a Class III student of a private school. His father Prasad is a daily wage worker.

The police said that Arun Kumar went out to play on Friday evening and did not return.

After a thorough search, Kumar was found dead by his parents in the septic tank on Saturday.

Police registered a case and investigation was on.

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