India News | 17-year-old Boy Dies After Suffering Electric Shock in Southeast Delhi: Police

New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) A 17-year-old boy died after suffering an electric shock in southeast Delhi's Taimoor Nagar, police said on Tuesday.

The victim was identified as Sohail, they added.

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On visiting the spot, police officials found out that there was a problem of waterlogging in the area due to rain and the boy suffered the electric shock as snapped live wires were submerged in the water, a senior officer said.

The incident took place around 12 noon on Sunday, police said, adding that the boy was declared brought dead by doctors at a hospital.

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A case has been registered in connection with the incident, they said.

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