Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A five-year-old girl tragically lost her life after stepping on a live electric wire in an onion field under Chandan Nagar police station limits on Wednesday. The incident occurred as she was returning home with her mother and relatives after a day of work in the fields.
According to police, the deceased has been identified as Tinki, daughter of Lokesh, a resident of Navdapanth. She had accompanied her family to the field to pluck onions. While returning, she accidentally stepped on a live wire, reportedly connected to a boring machine, and received a fatal electric shock.
Initial findings suggest that the wire had a cut or exposed section, which led to the electrocution. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances and potential negligence involved in the incident.
In the immediate aftermath, the family members were reluctant to conduct a post-mortem and attempted to take the body home. However, officials at the district hospital alerted Chandan Nagar police, who arrived at the spot and counseled the family, eventually convincing them to allow a post-mortem examination.
Auto driver dies of suspected heart attack while ferrying passenger
A 55-year-old auto-rickshaw driver died of a suspected heart attack while transporting a passenger in the Tukoganj area on Wednesday evening.
According to police, the deceased has been identified as Pritam Singh, a resident of Lohia Colony. His family reported that he had left home earlier in the day with his auto and picked up a passenger near Nakshatra Garden. While driving under the Rajkumar Bridge, Singh reportedly experienced severe chest pain. He managed to pull over to the side of the road before collapsing inside the vehicle.
The passenger immediately laid him down on the ground and attempted CPR while calling for an ambulance. Singh was rushed to the hospital but was declared brought dead.
Family members mentioned that Pritam had undergone surgery five years ago but had not reported any recent health issues. Police have initiated a probe and conducted a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
