India, July 3 -- A two-year-old boy lost his life after falling into a rainwater-filled sewage pit near his home in Pune's Loni Kalbhor area, highlighting serious concerns over public safety during the monsoon season.

The child, identified as Soham Lakhan Kasbe, was playing outside his house when he accidentally fell into one of several uncovered pits dug for sewage and stormwater drainage work.

According to police, four open pits had been left unattended without barricades or warning signs, making the area dangerous for residents.

Following the incident, the Loni Kalbhor Police registered an FIR against an unidentified contractor for allegedly failing to implement basic safety measures at the construction site. Authorities have launch...