FIR Against BBMP: Karnataka Police took action against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) officials in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy due to electrocution in the KR Puram area. Police on Saturday said they filed an FIR against the civic body and the electricity supply firm.
Nepali Boy Dies Of Electrocution
Earlier on June 15, Ananth, a native of Nepal, while playing with a broom on the third-floor of his rented accommodation, died after coming into contact with a high-tension wire, they said.
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According to the police, the boy was alone at home in Swatantra Nagar when the incident occurred. His mother, a house help was at work at that time.
Following the incident, neighbours who heard the boy's screams rushed him to KR Puram government hospital and later he was shifted to the burns ward at Victoria Hospital for advanced treatment. He succumbed to injuries on Friday during the course of treatment, a senior police officer said.
Based on the victim's mother's complaint, we have registered a case against the building owner, BBMP and BESCOM officials under section 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, he added.
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Bengaluru Police Raid Bars And Restaurants In West Zone
In another development, the Bengaluru City Police conducted a special raid across multiple bars and restaurants in the West zone, revealing several violations, including illegal employment of female staff and breaches of health, excise, and police regulations.
According to a statement by the Karnataka Police, the raids were conducted after the Bengaluru Police Commissioner received credible information regarding illegal activities at certain establishments.
(With agencies inputs)