Five-year-old drowns in pool: FIR against swimming pool coach, life guard

Senior Inspector of the Trombay police, Prakash Salvi, said: “We have registered an FIR on the charge of causing death due to negligence against the swimming pool coach and life guard based on the complaint we have received. We are investigating the matter and have not made any arrests as yet.” The family members of the girl had been demanding action against the coach and life guards who were present at the pool when the incident took place.

The girl, Anushka Kumar, had gone to the swimming pool along with her elder sister on Thursday around 4 pm. Her father Neeraj Kumar, scientific officer with the BARC, said that since the swimming drums did not have ropes, the girl entered the pool without it. Kumar had further alleged that even though the swimming coach and the guard were present there, they did not pay attention to the plight of the girl. By the time she was rushed to the hospital, she was declared dead by the doctors.

Soon after the incident, the family members sought an FIR against the coach and life guards. An officer said: “Depending upon the evidence we gather, we will decide whether they need to be arrested. As of now, we are more interested in getting statements of those present at the spot to gather strong evidence against the accused.”

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