Tragic Fire in Medchal-Malkajgiri Claims Life of 7-Year-Old Boy
A heartbreaking incident occurred in Vaddera Basthi, Dammaiguda, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, where a 7-year-old boy named Manjali Anuraj lost his life due to a suspected short circuit. The incident took place on a Friday evening.
Details of the Incident
According to the sub-inspector of Jawahar Nagar police station, Manjali Shanu, the boy’s mother, reported that she had left her son at home to attend a funeral. Her son, a second-grade student, was at home when the fire broke out.
At around 7 pm, Manjali Shanu was informed by her sister-in-law’s daughter that smoke was coming from her house. Upon returning, she discovered that a short circuit had caused the bed to catch fire, tragically resulting in her son’s death.
Police Investigation
The police have filed an FIR based on the mother’s belief that the short circuit was the cause of her son’s death. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
Doubts Revealed
Medchal-Malkajgiri -: Medchal-Malkajgiri is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is located near the city of Hyderabad.
Short circuit -: A short circuit happens when electricity takes an unintended path, causing too much current to flow. This can lead to overheating and sometimes fires.
Vaddera Basthi -: Vaddera Basthi is a locality or neighborhood in the Dammaiguda area of Medchal-Malkajgiri district. ‘Basthi’ often refers to a settlement or community area.
FIR -: FIR stands for First Information Report. It is a document prepared by the police in India when they receive information about a crime, marking the beginning of an investigation.
