Electric shock while pressing uniform a day before board exam, student dies tragically
A 10th-grade student in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, tragically died from an electric shock while ironing his school uniform just a day before his board exams.
In a heartbreaking incident in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, a 10th-grade student lost his life due to an electric shock while preparing his school uniform for the upcoming board examination. The unfortunate event occurred at his home in the village of Rawli Mahdood, where the student was ironing clothes when he suddenly received a severe electric shock, causing him to collapse immediately. Family members rushed him to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival, leading to a wave of grief and despair among his family and the local community.
The police from the Sidcul police station arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the news and took the body for post-mortem examination. Preliminary investigations suggested that the electrocution was likely caused by a fault in an electrical wire or the ironing equipment. The incident has shocked the local population and raised concerns about electrical safety, especially with schools opening for examinations, emphasizing the need for awareness around using electrical appliances safely.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the family raised objections regarding the post-mortem, resulting in a temporary increase in tension as a large number of local residents gathered outside the hospital and the student's home. Police intervened to diffuse the situation and ensure the safety and calm of the area while they continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.