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Delhi Boy Dies After Touching Electrified Waterlogged Pipe
6 Sep
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy died after touching an electrified pipe.
- The incident occurred in a waterlogged lane in west Delhi's Bindapur.
- Family alleges persistent waterlogging and electrical safety issues caused the death.
Tragedy struck west Delhi's Bindapur on Friday, September 4, 2026, when a 13-year-old boy, Kaushal, was found unconscious in a waterlogged lane. His family alleges that he died from electrocution after touching an iron pipe attached to an electricity pole while trying to maintain balance in the flooded street.
The Class 8 student was reportedly walking home after heavy rainfall when the incident occurred. A motorcycle passing too close caused him to fear falling, leading him to grab the pipe. Residents used a wooden stick to pull him away, but it was too late.
Kaushal's family has pointed to long-standing waterlogging and electrical safety concerns in the Bindapur area. Residents corroborated these claims, stating that the lane frequently floods and accumulates sewage water, exacerbating the danger during rainfall.
Authorities are awaiting the postmortem report to determine the exact cause of death and are conducting an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further action will be taken following the completion of these investigations.
