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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Boy's Electrocution At Kalkaji Park Exposes Safety Lapses, Sparks Fear
New Delhi: A park in Kalkaji, which was once a safe and popular place for children to play, has become a source of fear after a tragic incident. A nine-year-old boy was electrocuted while playing there on Friday evening, leaving the neighbourhood shocked and grieving. The park wore a deserted look this weekend. "This park is visited by 20 to 25 children every day. It's a popular spot for kids in the area to gather, play and enjoy themselves," said Ankit, a longtime resident of Kalkaji. "To think that such an accident could have happened to any one of them is terrifying. The negligence that led to this unfortunate incident has cost the life of a young child, and it's heartbreaking for all of us in the area." On Monday, TOI visited the park and found two streetlight electrical boxes, one left open with exposed wires and another unsecured on a nearby pole—both serious hazards. Near the wiring, a pair of sandals believed to belong to the boy was found, though this wasn't confirmed. Jitender Rathore, from the local residents' welfare association, said that after the incident, officials from various departments arrived to address the defects in the park. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "A few days ago, a woman reported that her son had received an electric shock. These parks need to be properly maintained," he asserted. The woman confirmed the incident. She had even shared pictures of exposed electrical wires in their society's group chat to raise awareness about the issue. The boy's father, Randeep Kumar, a yoga instructor, expressed deep sorrow. "We have lived here for four years in the flat close to the park, and my son often played in the park. On that day, he went to fetch his ball when the tragedy happened," Kumar said. "He was a bright, caring child. I don't want anyone else to suffer like this." Aryaman was a fifth grader at a reputed school. The trauma affects more than Aryaman's family. Residents said children who witnessed the event were deeply shocked. Kulvinder Saini's 18-year-old daughter was present at the time of the incident and left frightened. Saini recalled that when consoling Aryaman's mother, a woman mentioned she had received an electric shock in the park years ago but no action was taken. On the incident day, the locals helped evacuate children despite risks. Residents claimed that the shock came from an electrical pole, which was now being investigated. They demanded action against those responsible for the negligence which led to the tragedy. Delhi Police said they would take action following an electrical inspection. A BSES official said that a joint site inspection was conducted by the electrical inspector, along with officials from Delhi Police, MCD and BSES, to investigate the incident. "During the inspection, a resident of the area, who rescued the boy, gave her statement to the team. She explained that the boy received the electric shock from the iron streetlight steel pole and was stuck to it," the BSES official said. The woman also said that the feeder pillar was properly closed and not involved, the official claimed. The electrical inspector tested the pole in front of the team and confirmed that a full current was flowing through it. The BSES employee claimed that the pole belonged to MCD. However, an MCD official said that upon inspection by its officials, it was found that the said electrical panel belonged to BSES. It was probably supplying electricity to adjacent residential buildings. "This panel is not under the jurisdiction or maintenance of MCD, and is not connected to any park," the official added.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Indian Express
9-year-old boy electrocuted while playing at MCD park in Delhi's Kalkaji
A nine-year-old boy was electrocuted while playing in a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) park in Southeast Delhi's Kalkaji on Saturday night. The incident sparked safety concerns among residents. Police have sealed the park partially and filed a case of negligence. No immediate response was received from the MCD on the incident. According to the police, a call was received at 9.30 pm on Saturday at the Kalkaji police station about the incident. On reaching the spot, police learned that the boy, Aryaman, had been rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. Police said the incident took place when the child went to fetch a ball that was near an electric pole. 'The child went near the pole to get the ball, and accidentally came in contact with an open switchboard. He was electrocuted,' a police officer said. Some neighbours rushed to help Aryaman. Tara Chaudhary, one of the women in the park, managed to pull him by his T-shirt. A doctor from the neighbourhood even attempted CPR on the child, but couldn't revive him, said the officer. The child lived in one of the DDA flats near the park. His father, Randeep Chaudhary, is a yoga teacher. Police said an investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the maintenance of the electric infrastructure in the park. A case has been registered under section 289 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) and other sections of the BNS against unknown persons. The area around the switchboard in the park has been sealed, said an officer. The incident has sparked concerns among the locals about the safety and maintenance of the parks. 'Some residents gathered on Sunday for a small prayer ceremony for the child. They raised concerns about similar parks in the area,' said a local.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
9-year-old boy electrocuted in Delhi park due to open electric switchboard
A nine-year-old boy got electrocuted while playing in a park in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday night. Aryaman Chaudhary was playing at a MCD park when he came in contact with an open electric switchboard, they said. The police said they received a PCR call regarding the incident at around 9.30 pm. Upon reaching the spot, police learned that the child, a resident of DDA Flats, Kalkaji, had been playing in the park when his ball fell near a switchboard attached to an electric pole. "When Aryaman tried to retrieve the ball, he accidentally touched the open switchboard and received a severe electric shock," the statement said. The child was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital by locals and his family, but doctors declared him brought dead. A case under sections 289 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the BNS has been registered at Kalkaji Police Station against unknown persons, it read. The police said an investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the maintenance of the electric infrastructure in the park. No immediate response was received from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Further investigation is ongoing.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Under Kuldeep Yadav's watchful eyes, Aryaman Varma prospers at Delhi Capitals, sets sight on England dream
At 18, most teenagers are balancing studies and early steps into adulthood. Aryaman Varma, meanwhile, is doing all that, but in addition to bowling to the likes of KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis in Delhi Capitals' nets, exchanging cricketing philosophies with Kuldeep Yadav, and trying to earn his way into international cricket -- with a Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year award now under his belt. The leg-spinning all-rounder, who captained Eton College in England and took a staggering 51 wickets this season -- the most by any schoolboy cricketer in the UK -- is living out a script that seems straight from a cricketing fairytale. On April 22, he was honoured with Wisden's prestigious award, joining an elite list that includes the likes of Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler. 'Yes, it's quite a big moment for me and my family, and my coaches and everyone who has worked alongside me and worked with me for my cricket,' Aryaman tells Hindustan Times in an exclusive interaction, the pride in his voice matched only by his humility. 'If you look at the history of the award, the players who have won it, the first one to win was Jonny Bairstow. Obviously, we know what he's gone on to do. Jos Buttler's won it as well, and recently, Jacob Bethell, too. All of these guys have played for England, so the fact that I was fortunate enough to win this award is a really big step for me. I'm extremely grateful and honoured, and it's also an extra bit of motivation for me to continue with my cricket and really work hard to try and hopefully one day represent England internationally.' That dream, seeded in a cricket-mad household, found early bloom in Mumbai. 'For as long as I can remember, some of my earliest childhood memories involve a bat, a ball, and broken windows,' he says with a laugh. Born in London to Indian parents, Aryaman moved to Mumbai as a toddler, trailing his elder brother -- then an aspiring fast bowler -- to practice sessions. 'So, it is really my elder brother who got me into cricket.' His brother's career was cut short by injury, and Aryaman, still in school, felt the baton had been passed. 'As the youngest sibling, the responsibility fell on me to become a cricketer and make everyone proud. That's how I got into the game.' Back in England, he found his rhythm at Hampstead Cricket Club and then Eton College. 'I went to Eton College, my cricket excelled there. I've been in Middlesex and Surrey County, pathway system through all age groups, up until the U19s.' But the real turning point arrived in 2021, in a sun-soaked ICC Academy in Dubai. 'I was in Dubai when it all started. It was the Covid year when IPL was in Dubai. I was training there. My brother and one of my coaches were there. Delhi Capitals happened to train where I was also training, and one of the coaches saw me bowl. They asked me to come to the nets.' A simple net session became life-changing. 'I was bowling to Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Marsh… all of these amazing players. It was really just a random training session. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time. I did relatively well, and they were impressed, so they called me back the next year.' Varma has been with the Capitals' net setup ever since. He's bowled to David Warner, Marsh, Pant, and Rahul across seasons -- and more importantly, been mentored by a brain trust that includes Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson, James Hopes, and one of India's leading spinners across formats, Kuldeep Yadav. 'No exaggeration, he's probably the nicest guy I've met,' Varma says of Kuldeep. 'In the off-season, I sent him videos of my bowling, and he gives me advice on technical things I could improve on. He's always happy to take my phone call, which is amazing. I'm lucky that way. If I can get anywhere as good as him, it would be unbelievable.' Kuldeep's guidance, from drawing nine release-point boxes on a pitch specifically to explain different variations to drilling the finer arts of drift and deception, has left a lasting imprint on Aryaman. But Aryaman's admiration for Kuldeep goes beyond just technique. 'Mentally, it's not just on the pitch. It's also on the bus, the warm-ups. Even what music he listens to. So, you pick up those small habits that these amazing players have,' says the youngster. Ask him about the cricketers who shaped his love for the game, and the response is swift, heartfelt, and full of reverence. 'It would be a slightly common and boring answer, but both my brother and I idolise Virat Kohli. He's someone that our family looks up to, not just because of his skills but because of what he's achieved. It's hard for me not to say that 'King Kohli' was my idol growing up,' says the 18-year-old. But like his mentor, Kuldeep, Aryaman has also followed the legendary Shane Warne. 'Shane Warne was definitely an idol, too,' he adds. 'He was aggressive. There are so many clips of him and his aggression, his energy and fierce personality that show his competitive spirit. So, growing up, those two were my idols.' Aryaman smiles at the thought of a potential face-off with Virat Kohli. 'Hopefully, one day, DC vs RCB, Varma to Kohli. That would be a dream.' The franchise setting could be overwhelming for someone so young. But Varma remembers a moment that set the tone: 'The most special moment was when I was bowling in the nets for the first time. I was scared. But there was a team huddle, and Ricky Ponting said my name and introduced me to the squad. I was left speechless. I was in shock. That moment is so ingrained in my head. That will be a highlight for life.' It's clear Ponting's advice has been formative. 'He told me I'm young, I shouldn't worry about anything except for just playing the game. I shouldn't worry about stats or results and just focus on how many balls I'm bowling. That ingrained into me. He told me to just put in the hours, and you will feel the reward later. That has improved my work ethic,' says Aryaman. Now with the UK summer beckoning, Varma is aware that nothing is guaranteed. 'It's hard to know where I'll be in 2-3 years. The UK summer is starting soon, and I'll return after IPL in a week for the season. I have to perform. That's the truth of every sport. It's just a case of continuing to work hard, physically and mentally. Put in a hundred per cent in the matches and control the controllables. If I perform well enough, one day, I can be representing England.' For now, though, the dream is simpler: to keep improving. 'I'm 18, at the start of my career. I think it's not right to try to specialise in something at this age. The plan is to just play cricket as much as possible. Wherever it leads me to… that's in God's hands.' With his attitude, mentors, and growing list of experiences, that path looks promising indeed.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year Aryaman Varma
/ Apr 23, 2025, 11:07AM IST Meet Aryaman Varma, the 18-year-old Delhi-born pace sensation who's making waves in England's cricketing circles! From early beginnings in Mumbai and Delhi to training at Lord's, Aryaman's rise has been anything but a part of the England U-19 setup, this fast bowler has one dream wicket on his mind — Virat Kohli!
