Siddarth Sethia
Five-Year-Old Boy Killed,Girl Injured After Compound Wall Collapses in Bengaluru
A five-year-old boy was killed and another child injured after a compound wall and gate of a house collapsed on them while they were playing near their residence in Bandi kodigehalli,near Bagalur,on Wednesday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Afin (5).Another child, Samanvi,sustained injuries in the incident and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
According to police,the incident occurred around 6.30 pm when three children were playing near a compound gate. While they were holding onto the wall during play, the compound wall suddenly gave way and collapsed on them, triggering panic in the locality.
Local residents rushed to the spot and shifted the injured children to a nearby hospital.
However,Afin succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts. Samanvi is undergoing treatment and is said to be recovering.
The house where the incident occurred belongs to BC Narasappa.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the wall had reportedly developed cracks earlier, which may have weakened the structure and led to the collapse.
Police said Afin’s father,Dawal Saab,a cab driver and native of Yadgir district,had arrived in Bengaluru just five days ago with his wife and son.
The family was staying at his sister’s house in Bandikodigehalli while he was searching for employment opportunities in the city.
The parents are currently at the hospital,and police said further legal action will be initiated after a formal complaint is filed.
The case has been registered under the jurisdiction of Bagalur Police Station,and further investigation is underway.
