A nine-year-old girl died after allegedly getting trapped in a drainage pipe at a private water park in Lahore, prompting authorities to seal the facility.

The incident occurred when park officials reportedly began draining a swimming pool without evacuating children, leading to the girl being sucked into the drainage system.Rescue teams took over 40-50 minutes to locate her, but she could not be revived.The Lahore district administration suspended all activities at the park and initiated legal action against the management for negligence.

Police registered a case under Section 322 of the Pakistan Penal Code, accusing the park's manager, security in-charge, and CCTV in-charge of failing to ensure safety measures.DIG Operations stated an investigation is underway to determine the extent of negligence and hold those responsible accountable.The victim, who had recently returned from Dubai, was her family's only daughter.Her mother alleges the park's administration caused her death through carelessness, and the FIR is available with Dawn.The incident has sparked discussions about safety protocols in recreational facilities.