Tragic Diwali: 5-Year-Old Dies from Electrocution in Delhi

A young boy died after being electrocuted by Diwali decorative lights in Delhi. Police cite the father's statement, pointing to landlord-installed lights as the cause. The child was declared dead after being taken to several hospitals. A case has been registered under relevant IPC sections.

In a tragic incident coinciding with Diwali celebrations, a 5-year-old child succumbed to injuries after being electrocuted by decorative lights in Delhi. The police reported the incident late Tuesday night.

According to the statement made by Santosh, the father of the deceased child from Radha Vihar, Mukundpur, Delhi, the ill-fated lights were installed by their landlord, Sarjur Shah. At approximately 7:00 p.m., Santosh received distressing news from his wife about the electrocution of their youngest son, Sagar, who was immediately rushed to various hospitals for help.

Sagar was first taken to Venkatesh Multi-speciality Hospital and later to New Life Hospital and New Next Hospital. Ultimately, at 10:30 p.m., they arrived at Fortis hospital in Shalimar Bagh, where Sagar was declared brought dead at 10:38 p.m. A case has been filed at Bhalswa Dairy Police Station under sections 287, 106(1) BNS, 285, and 304A of the Indian Penal Code.

(With inputs from agencies.)