12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Touching Electric Pole In Delhi: Police

Ashan was a bright 12-year-old boy who harboured dreams of becoming a doctor. That dream was tragically snuffed out when was electrocuted after coming into contact with a live wire of an electricity pole near his house.

His father Premchand, a migrant from Pakistan who trades scrap parts for a living, has alleged that his son died due to the electricity department's negligence, citing a complaint filed in August regarding exposed wires in his south Delhi neighbourhood near Bhati Mines in Maidan Garhi.

Sikander, who lives in Sanjay Colony where Ashan was killed, said he filed a complaint with the electricity department on August 19, highlighting the possibility of electrocution in the area. No action taken by the department, Sikander said.

"If the electricity department had taken action, Ashan might still be alive," said Sikander who was among the people who tried to rescue Ashan.

According to a police officer, the incident took place on September 4 when Ashan was playing with his friends near his house in Sanjay Colony.

"He came into contact with a live wire from a nearby electricity pole and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead," the officer said.

Sikander told reporters that around 1.45 pm, he heard a commotion and screams of some kids. When he came out of the house, he found Ashan stuck to an electric pole.

With the help of a wooden stick, Sikander managed to part the boy from the pole. Sikander massaged his hands and feet, but there seemed to be no improvement.

After that, he informed Ashan's family members and took him to a nearby hospital, where the doctors declared him dead.

"Ashan was a bright student, always eager to learn and participate in school activities. He wanted to become a doctor," said Premchand fighting back tears.

A police officer said a case under Section 106 (1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Maidan Garhi Police Station. A probe was underway, he said.

Ashan's autopsy has been conducted but the report is awaited, he added. PTI SHB ALK He wanted to become a doctor," Premchand said, fighting back tears.

A 12-year-old boy with a dream to become a doctor tragically lost his life due to electrocution near Bhati Mines in Miadan Garhi in south Delhi, an official said on Wednesday.

According to a police officer, the incident took place when the victim Ashan was playing with his friends near his house in Sanjay Colony on September 4.

"He came into contact with a live wire from a nearby electricity pole and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead," police said.

Sikandar, who live in their neighbourhood, told media that at around 1:45 pm, he heard the commotion and screams of the children.

When he came out of the house found, Ashan was stuck to an electric pole.

With the help of a wooden stick, Sikandar managed to remove the child, from the pole. Sikandar, massaged his hands and feet, but there was no improvement.

After that, he informed his family members and took him to the nearby hospital, where the doctors declared him dead.

Ashan's father Premchand, who migrated from Pakistan 14 years ago and deals in the scrap business, alleged that he lost his child due to the negligence of the electricity department.

"Ashan was a bright student, always eager to learn and participate in school activities. He wanted to become a doctor," Premchand said, fighting back tears.

Sikander also said that on August 19, he filed a complaint to the electricity department regarding the flow of electricity in the pole and exposed wires but there was no action taken by the department.

"If the electricity department had taken action, Ashan might still be alive," Sikander rued.

A police officer said a case under section 106 (1) (causing death by negligence) of the BNS was registered at Maidan Garhi police station and further probe was underway.

The officer said the autopsy on the dead body of Ashan was conducted but the report is awaited.

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