LUCKNOW, Dec. 31 -- A two-and-a-half-year-old boy died after allegedly falling into an open septic tank inside the Air Force Station campus in the Banthra area, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon but came to light on Wednesday.

According to Banthra police, the deceased was identified as Riyansh. He was playing outside his house with his elder brother, five-year-old Suryansh, at the time of the incident.

Police said the children were playing in front of their servant quarters located within the Air Force Station premises when Riyansh accidentally fell into an open septic tank chamber at around 3 pm.

On witnessing the incident, Suryansh reportedly ran inside the house and informed family members. Relatives and near...