- KR Bharat
- 2025-11-14
A tragic incident unfolded in Dundigal where a seven-year-old boy lost his life after an iron gate collapsed on him. The child was reportedly playing near the entrance when the heavy gate, which had become unstable, suddenly gave way and fell directly on him. Despite immediate attempts by locals to rescue him and rush him to the hospital, the boy succumbed to his injuries.
The incident has sparked shock and grief in the community, with residents raising concerns about the lack of proper maintenance of heavy gates and safety structures in residential and public areas. Authorities have begun an inquiry into how the gate became unstable and whether negligence played a role. The boy’s family is receiving support from neighbours as calls grow for stricter safety checks to prevent such heartbreaking accidents in the future.
