Indore, October 25: A tragic incident at the Bijasan temple ground in Madhya Pradesh's Indore during the Navratri mela claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl, Kanak Ranvasi, as she suffered an electric shock while getting off a swing ride. The victim, identified as Kanak Ranwase, was a Class 10 student who had accompanied her family to the fair held adjacent to the renowned Bijasan Mata temple on Sunday evening, October 22.
According to multiple reports, Kanak and her younger brother, Nayan, aged 8, decided to experience the swing ride. Their father, Pawan, was closely observing as his children enjoyed the ride. As the siblings were dismounting the swing, they inadvertently stepped onto exposed live wires on the ride's platform, resulting in an electric shock. Pawan, realising the risk, rushed to rescue his kids. He successfully freed Nayan from the electric shock but was unable to save Kanak in time. Indore Shocker: 19-Year-Old Girl Abducts and Rapes Minor Boy, Gets 10-Year Jail Under POCSO Act.
Desperately attempting to save Kanak, Pawan made contact with the live wires himself, resulting in a severe electric shock. The family immediately transported Kanak to nearby hospitals, with doctors ultimately referring her to MY Hospital. Despite the efforts, Kanak was pronounced dead late that night, devastating her grieving family. The Aerodrome police station has since initiated an investigation, registering a case based on the statements of the grieving family members. Madhya Pradesh: Eight Men Paraded Half-Naked, Made to Apologise to Locals For Stone Pelting in Indore; Video Goes Viral.
The distraught family has accused the authorities of negligence, citing a lack of prompt action and assistance from the police during the crucial moments following the accident. Additional DCP Alok Sharma confirmed that preliminary investigations suggest the cause of death was electrocution and assured a thorough inquiry into the chain of events leading to the tragic loss of the young girl's life.
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