LUCKNOW, Sept. 19 -- The body of the 7-year-old boy, Veer, who had slipped into a large open drain in Hussainganj on Wednesday, was recovered from Haider Canal sewage treatment plant on the 1090 road stretch at around 11:15 am on Thursday, nearly 17 hours after the incident, sparking anger among residents who accused civic authorities of negligence. The incident also forced the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) to announce immediate safety measures.

LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar said protective barriers would be built around drains at the site. "We are planning to construct a wall or obstruction to ensure no such tragedy takes place again. The project estimates will be prepared soon after a survey is conducted, and the work will b...