New Delhi: A class 9 student died of electrocution during Navratri celebrations at the city’s Kalkaji Temple. One person was injured due to the electric shock. On the other hand, six persons sustained injuries after a stampede that followed the incident. On the intervening night of October 2 and October 3, at about 12:40 am, information was received that some devotees came in contact with an electric wire at the merging point of Rampyau and Lotus temple and got injured.
The staff immediately rushed to the spot and some of the injured were shifted to the hospital with the help of a PCR van and ERV. Electric supply of the affected area was disconnected and people were removed from the spot as well. BSES staff and a Crime Team with forensic staff were called to the site of the incident.
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A case under sections 289, 125(9) and 106(1) BNS has been registered and an investigation is underway in the case.
Later, on inquiry, it was found that the electric wire used for installation of halogen lights during Navratri arrangements was broken and came in contact with the iron railing.
A total of seven persons sustained injuries due to stamped while one died due to electrocution. Four of those injured were admitted in AIIMS Trauma hospital and three to Safdarjung Hospital.
What Exactly Happened?
According to a senior police officer, an electric wire being used for the installation of halogen lights during Navratra arrangements broke and came in contact with the iron railing. The deceased boy was waiting in a queue when he touched the railing and died.
This triggered a stampede in the area, leaving six people injured, police said, quoted PTI. The teen, identified as Mayank, came to Kalkajit temple with his family members to pay obeisance. His father is a plumber.
"We have registered a case under section 289 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery), 125(9) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita," said the officer, quoted the agency.
Family Distressed And Angusihed
Meanwhile, talking to PTI, Ritik Sharma, Mayank's elder brother asked if the temple authority be able to bring his brother back. "My only demand is to return my brother alive," he said.
"The temple was overcrowded. Some electric wires were touching iron railings. My unaware brother touched an iron railing and immediately fell on the ground which led to a massive stampede at around 12.30 am," he added, PTI reported.
He further said, "My mother is still unconscious and yet to believe that she has lost her son."