7 year old boy dies after he was electrocuted while playing in park
Bengaluru, February 25: A seven year old boy died after he was electrocuted while playing in a park in Banasawadi police station limits in the city on Sunday.
The deceased boy has been identified as Uday (7), son of Nagaraj and Gowri of Grape Garden in the city.
About incident
According to the reports, Uday, along with his parents had been to Rajkumar Park main road on Sunday evening, when he came in contact with a live electric wire of an electric pole and was electrocuted.
The parents along with locals staged protest against BBMP and BESCOM officials for dereliction in duty and demanded action against the concerned people. A case was also registered at Banaswadi police station.
Minister’s visit: Rs 10 lakh compensation
The BBMP has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of the boy. Mayor Gangambike and Minister KJ George visited the spot and consoled the parents of Uday. Mayor Gangambike told reporters that the park was handed over to the BDA in 2016, but recently, it was handed back to the BBMP. While handing over to the corporation, the new power line was laid, but during that time, old wires were not removed and this has led to the accident, he said.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
