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Uttar Pradesh boy, 11, electrocuted on school roof during class
A fifth-grader died after coming into contact with a high-tension power line while on his school's rooftop in Uttar Pradesh. The boy's family has alleged a teacher sent him to the roof to retrieve a vegetable.
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An 11-year-old student died after suffering electric shock from a high-tension overhead line while on the roof of his school in Uttar Pradesh, police said. The incident occurred when the boy came into contact with the live wire while on the rooftop premises.
According to investigating officers, the boy's family has alleged that a teacher instructed him to go to the school roof to pluck a gourd. The exact circumstances surrounding why the student was sent to the rooftop remain under investigation.
Police have registered details of the incident and are examining the matter further. The death has raised fresh concerns about safety protocols at educational institutions, particularly regarding student access to potentially hazardous areas and the installation of electrical infrastructure in proximity to school buildings.
The school administration has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. Authorities have indicated that inquiries are ongoing to determine responsibility and whether adequate safety measures were in place at the facility.