Boy dies after coming in contact with high-tension wire in outer Delhi
New Delhi: A 10-year-old boy died, and his brother was injured after they accidentally came in contact with a high-tension wire while playing on their terrace in outer Delhi's Nangloi.
Police said that they got information about the incident around 6.30pm on Wednesday. The caller reported what was then believed to be a fire-related accident at Lakshmi Park, prompting a team from the police station to rush to the scene.
Deputy commissioner of police (outer district) Sachin Sharma said that during the initial assessment, it was found that high-tension overhead electric wires were running directly above the house.
It is suspected that the boys accidentally came in contact with the wires while playing. "There was no major fire outbreak. The incident was identified as a case of accidental electrocution," the police said.
Both children suffered burn injuries. Their father, who works in the private sector, and their mother, a homemaker, were at home when the mishap occurred. The boys were immediately rushed to a hospital. Sadly, the older child succumbed to injuries during treatment, DCP Sharma said.
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The fire department reported that the 10-year-old suffered approximately 35% burns, while his younger brother had about 19% burns. Appropriate legal action has been initiated under relevant sections of the law.
A neighbour, Pradeep, recounted the horrifying moment. "I was inside my house when I suddenly heard a loud blast. I ran outside and immediately alerted the fire brigade," he said. "We don't know exactly how the boys came in contact with the wires, but the high-tension lines are very close to the rooftop of their house."
Several tragic incidents of electrocution involving children and adults have been reported across Delhi. Last month, a nine-year-old boy was electrocuted while playing at a park in Kalkaji. In July last year, a 34-year-old woman died after suspected electrocution while walking through a waterlogged street in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura.
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