New-Delhi: In a shocking incident, an 18-year-old lost his life after an air conditioner fell right on his head from the second floor of a building in Delhi’s Karol Bagh area.
The incident took place on August 17 at around 7 pm in Karol Bagh area under Desh Bandhu Gupta police station limits and has gone viral on social media.
The deceased identified as Jitesh Chhada, was sitting on his scooter and talking to his friend Pranshu (17) and giving a hug when the outdoor unit of the air conditioner fell on them. The impact was so severe that both boys collapsed immediately.
Later, both the boys were rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared Jitesh brought dead. His friend,Pranshu is undergoing treatment for his injuries and is said to be critical.
On being informed about the incident, the police along with forensic team has examined the scene and further investigation is in progress.
An FIR was lodged under sections 125(a) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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