Nagpur: In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old youth drowned in a well while attempting to retrieve his slipper near Velahari village under Hingna Police Station limits.

The deceased has been identified as Aniket Uttamrao Sonatakke, a resident of Bharatmata Nagar on New Narsala Road. According to police, Aniket had gone to the Bawadi well with a friend around 11:00 am on April 12, 2026, to take photographs.

During the outing, his slipper accidentally fell into the well. While trying to retrieve it, he lost his balance and fell into the water, leading to his drowning.

With the help of the fire brigade, the body was later recovered and sent to AIIMS Hospital for further procedures. Based on information provided by Raj Gopal Sonatakke (21), Hingna Police have registered a case of accidental death. Further investigation is underway.