A seven-year-old boy sustained grievous burns on his hands after reportedly coming in contact with a live electric wire that was dangling from the balcony of his house in Bandepalya on Monday. The victim’s family lives in a flat on the second floor of the building, said the police.
The incident occurred around 2.30 p.m. when Venkatesh, who studies in Class 2, was playing on the balcony. His family members and a few neighbours rushed to his aid when they heard him scream in pain.
His father, Krishna Channarayappa, is a security guard. He filed a complaint alleging negligence on the part of Bescom and the building owner.
“The live wire was suspended on the balcony of the building endangering the safety of residents. Bescom officials have been asked to rectify this hazard,” a senior police officer said.
The Bandepalya police have registered a case under Section 337 (endangering life or personal safety) of the Indian Penal Code.
