A tragic incident in Ahmedabad claimed the life of a teenager and left two others injured on Saturday afternoon after they suffered a severe electric shock. The accident occurred while the youths were attempting to fix their damaged kite stall.
Details of the Kathwada Electrocution Incident
The unfortunate event took place around 1:45 pm on Saturday in the Kathwada area, near the Khodaldham Housing Society. According to officials from the Nikol police station, the victims were at their roadside kite stall when a car collided with one of the stall's poles, causing significant damage.
The deceased has been identified as Aditya Parmar (16), a resident of the Gujarat Housing Board quarters located on Kathwada-Singarva Road. He was at the stall with his two friends, Vijay Jatav (17) and Krishna Soni (17), who also live in the same GHB quarters. After the car hit the stall, the trio began the task of re-erecting the fallen pole.
Contact with Live Wire Proves Fatal
During the process of straightening the stall, the boys inadvertently came into contact with a live electricity source. The powerful electric shock instantly electrocuted them. Bystanders and local residents rushed to their aid following the accident.
All three teenagers were quickly taken to Singarva Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite efforts by doctors, Aditya Parmar was declared dead at 2:05 pm, shortly after arrival. His friends, Vijay Jatav and Krishna Soni, sustained serious injuries from the shock. Given the severity of their condition, they were referred to the larger Civil Hospital for advanced care.
Police Investigation and Aftermath
The Nikol police have registered a case of accidental death and have initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the electrocution. Authorities are examining the site to determine the exact source of the live wire and whether any safety lapses contributed to this preventable tragedy.
This heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Kathwada, highlighting the ever-present dangers of exposed electrical sources, especially in makeshift market areas. It serves as a grim reminder of the need for public safety awareness and infrastructure checks to prevent such accidents in the future.
