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Bengaluru Boy, 11, Suffers Severe Burns from Exposed Wire
13 Nov
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy sustained 30% burns from a live wire.
- The incident occurred near a building in Devarachikkanahalli, Bengaluru.
- Officials are accused of ignoring prior warnings about the hazard.
An 11-year-old boy, Darshan, was severely burned after accidentally touching a live, exposed electric wire near a building in Devarachikkanahalli, south Bengaluru. The incident, which occurred on November 8, resulted in Darshan sustaining 30% burns, primarily on his right hand, chest, and back.
Darshan's father, Kuppan, alleges that Bescom (Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company) officials were repeatedly warned about the hazardous dangling wires but failed to address the issue. He stated that the wires had been a persistent danger close to the building for an extended period. Following his son's accident, Bescom staff reportedly raised the wires.
Darshan received treatment at Victoria Hospital for his injuries. He was discharged on Friday, November 12, and advised to return for regular wound dressing and ongoing medical care. Begur police have registered a case regarding the incident, while Bescom officials have not yet commented.
