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- An 11-year-old Class 4 student, Charu Kashyap of Sushila International School near Bhuteshwar Temple in Bulandshahr, UP, was swept away into an open drain while returning home from school.
- She had taken shelter on a slab over the drain to escape sudden heavy rain when her foot slipped and she fell into the fast-flowing water.
- Police, the municipal team and the fire brigade rushed to the spot, and a search operation in the drain is underway at war footing, but no trace of the girl has been found yet.
- The incident has raised serious questions about safety around open drains during rains.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the ongoing search and rescue operation in the drain
- Any action taken by the administration or municipality over open drain safety
- Whether the incident prompts safety measures on school routes during the rainy season
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