A heartbreaking accident in Naigaon&rsquo;s Navkar Phase One Society has left an entire residential community in shock after a three year old girl fell from a 12th floor balcony and lost her life on Tuesday evening.
The child, identified as Anvika Prajapati, had reportedly gone with her parents to visit a relative living in A-3 Wing, Room 1202 of the same society around 8:00 p.m. While playing near the balcony area, the toddler is believed to have climbed onto a small slipper rack kept near the railing. Tragically, she lost her balance and fell from the 12th floor, landing on the ground below.
Family members immediately rushed Anvika to Sir D.M. Petit Hospital in Vasai, where doctors declared her brought dead.
Residents say the balcony lacked basic safety features, most notably a protective grill, which might have prevented the fall. Many in the society are now voicing concern about similar issues in other flats of the 14-storey tower, accusing the housing society of neglecting critical safety standards.
"This is not just a tragic accident, it's a wake up call," said one resident. "Several balconies in our complex are open or inadequately secured. It&rsquo;s terrifying to think this could happen again."
Anvika's death has sparked a wider conversation around the need for mandatory childproofing in high-rise buildings, especially in urban areas where families with young children reside.
Local police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and have initiated a preliminary investigation. Officials are also expected to look into possible violations of housing safety norms.
With the community reeling under grief, the focus has now shifted to ensuring no more lives are lost due to preventable negligence.

3 Year Old Dies in Balcony Fall in Palghar

Toddler falls from 12th floor in Naigaon society; missing safety grills under scrutiny

3 Year Old Dies in Balcony Fall in Palghar

Toddler falls from 12th floor in Naigaon society; missing safety grills under scrutiny

July 23, 2025 | 17:47 IST