In Bengaluru, a toddler drowned at the studio pond while his mother, seven months pregnant, was at a friend’s maternity photoshoot. Events led to a tragic incident. The accident is shocking to the community, and has raised questions about security at public spaces and the dangers posed by unsupervised play near water.
Lakshveer C, two, was at The Shire Studio with his mother Swathi on Saturday afternoon. She was there at her friend’s maternity photoshoot when Lakshveer was playing near one of the studio’s decorative ponds. The pond, just about two feet deep, was covered with muddy ground which had wedged the child when he slipped.
Staff at the studio saw the accident and quickly pulled him out. He was taken right away to a local hospital, but doctors said he was dead. The shock of that sudden loss is devastating on the family, particularly as they’re about to welcome a new baby in the next few months.
Police filed a claim of unnatural death. Officials insisted that no claims of negligence have been brought against the studio at this point. The boy’s dad, who was abroad in the United States, has returned to India to join the grieving family. Still, authorities are still reviewing the circumstances, but preliminary reports indicate the tragedy was an accident, not a case of negligence.
The news rapidly spread on an online timeline, with many lamenting and sympathizing with the family. Social media reactions involved calls to regulate children in public areas better, and criticism of trendy photoshoot venues, including the one that consists of open water bodies and has lax safety rules.
Some of the users stressed the relevance of child safety, explaining how the shallow ponds are also dangerous for toddlers. Others wondered whether those places should have the rules, regulations or guidelines to stop accidents before they happen.
That tragedy highlights the dangers of mundane scenarios where kids are left unattended near water. Decorative ponds and artificial water features often used at studios or resorts may present hidden threats. When there are young kids, experts say, there is a need for constant supervision and safety precautions.
The drowning of toddler Lakshveer at The Shire Studio is a tragic fact, and one that shows just how fast accidents happen. His family mourns the loss and readies itself for a new child. But the incident has also opened up wider conversation about where safety comes next and the responsibilities involved. In areas which may seem innocuous now have hidden dangers lurking with you.
