Tamil Nadu: Class 6 Boy Dies After Touching Live Wire While Filling Water Bottle Inside School in Erode
An 11-year-old Class 6 student died after coming into contact with an exposed live electric wire on the campus of a government school in Tamil Nadu's Erode district. The incident triggered protests in the area, with over 300 local residents, family members, and fellow students blocking a major highway to demand immediate action against negligent authorities.
An 11-year-old Class 6 student died after being electrocuted inside a government school in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district, prompting a protest by local residents, students and the boy’s relatives. The incident occurred when the student reportedly came into contact with an exposed live wire while going to fill his water bottle. According to a police source cited by India Today, the boy was on his way to fill his water bottle when he touched a live wire and suffered a fatal electric shock. The incident took place on the school premises, raising questions about how the electrical wire was left exposed in an area accessed by students, India Today reported.
A separate local report identified the student as Yogesh, an 11-year-old Class 6 student at a government high school near Bhavani. It reported that he came into contact with a fallen electrical wire during the lunch break and was taken to a nearby government health facility, where he later died despite treatment. Tamil Nadu NEET Aspirant Death: 19-Year-Old Student’s Suicide Triggers Fresh Protests Against Medical Entrance Exam.
Locals, Students Stage Protest
The student’s death led to protests in the area, with more than 300 locals, students and relatives reportedly taking part. Protesters staged a road blockade and demanded action over the circumstances that led to the child’s death. Tamil Nadu: Class 11 Student Stabbed for Rejecting Marriage Proposals in Cuddalore, Critical.
Police Probe Underway
Police have begun an investigation into the incident, including how the live wire became exposed inside the school premises. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the electrocution. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
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