Hyderabad, December 26: In a tragic incident, a toddler in Telangana lost his life after being hit by a battery-operated vehicle while playing in a Hyderabad Zoo on Tuesday. According to a tweet by ANI, the 2-year-old boy was hit by the vehicle in the Nehru Zoological Park premises in Hyderabad. As soon as the incident was reported, the boy was rushed to the nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.  Reports inform that a case has been registered against the driver.  Chandigarh: Toddler Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs. 

According to a report by The News Minute, the police informed that the boy was identified as a resident of Vidyanagar. He further informed that the incident took place while the boy was returning to the main gate after seeing the animals. Additional Inspector Bahadurpura, A Shiva Kumar was quoted in the report saying that the toddler, who was accompanied by his siblings, mother and other relatives, was playing on the road when a battery-operated vehicle hit him. He fell and sustained internal injuries. Andhra Pradesh: To Stop Toddler From Crying, Anganwadi Worker Puts Chilli Powder in His Mouth. 

Earlier this month, a two-year-old boy identified as Arif Khalkho lost his life after he gulped naphthalene balls. According to a report by The Hindu, the naphthalene balls were placed in the wardrobes to keep clothes in good condition. The incident took place at Bhavani Nagar in Hyderabad's Mallapur.  The boy died while undergoing treatment.

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