Toddler succumbs after ‘falling’ into water bucket; police begin investigation - The HinduUpdated - June 16, 2026 09:28 pm IST - HYDERABADA toddler died after allegedly falling into a bucket of water at a residence in Kanchanbagh in the early hours of Monday.The child, identified as 16-month-old Ayat Khan, was the daughter of Mohammad Asif Khan, a resident of Hafiz Baba Nagar C block in Kanchanbagh.According to police, the incident occurred at a relative’s house. Around 1 p.m., the child’s mother, Habiba Unnisa, gave her a bath and later left her to play with other children in the house.After some time, family members noticed the child lying inside a water bucket in the bathroom. She was rushed to a private hospital in Chandrayangutta and later shifted to Niloufer Hospital for advanced treatment. However, doctors declared her dead during treatment.Kanchanbagh police registered a case and initiated a probe into the circumstances leading to her death.Published - June 16, 2026 09:27 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }