**Thane: Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission Orders Inquiry into Death of 14-Year-Old Ayush Eknath Kadam**
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has ordered a formal inquiry into the tragic death of 14-year-old Ayush Eknath Kadam, who lost his life after falling into an open chamber of a covered nullah in Sarovar Nagar, Dombivli, on the evening of September 28.
### Notices Issued to Authorities
The commission, presided over by Justice A M Badar, has issued notices to both the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) commissioners. They have been directed to submit comprehensive reports within eight weeks regarding the incident.
### Commission Highlights Negligence
All parties concerned have been officially informed. The MSHRC emphasized the urgent need for public authorities to maintain safety standards to prevent fatal incidents caused by infrastructure lapses.
The commission noted that “the lid of the chamber… was kept open, meaning thereby that there was negligence in protecting human rights.” It also highlighted that the construction work on the nullah is part of an MMRDA ring route project, while the area falls under KDMC’s jurisdiction.
### Tragic Incident During Navratri Event
Ayush, a resident of Gopi Chowk near Jagdamba Temple in Sarovar Nagar, had gone to attend a community bhandara organized as part of the Navratri festival celebrations. After finishing his meal, he went to wash his hands near the drain but accidentally slipped into the uncovered chamber, which was approximately 12 feet deep and had a strong water current.
### Rescue Attempts Failed
A local boy who witnessed the incident immediately alerted Ayush’s parents. Despite their desperate pleas for help, bystanders at the event reportedly did not intervene. The fire department was called; however, responders were unable to enter the drain due to a lack of proper equipment.
Later, a youth identified as Vedant Jadhav jumped into the nullah and managed to pull Ayush out after about half an hour. Unfortunately, Ayush was declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital. His body was later recovered at a distant location downstream.
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