Hyderabad :- In a heart-wrenching incident reported from Mangalhat, Hyderabad, a four-year-old girl tragically lost her life after sustaining severe burns inflicted by a five-year-old boy, purportedly during a playful interaction involving a matchstick.

The distressing event occurred on April 1, within the confines of their shared residential building. The boy, a neighbor of the girl, accompanied her to his residence for what was intended to be an innocent play session. However, the situation took a devastating turn within moments.

As recounted by authorities, the girl’s mother was alerted by the sound of agonizing cries emanating from the boy’s dwelling. Upon rushing to the scene, she was met with a harrowing sight: her daughter, lying on the floor, engulfed in flames.

Sub-Inspector G Ambica of Mangalhat detailed the girl’s revelation to her mother, stating that the boy, engaged in playful antics, had inadvertently ignited the girl’s clothing with a lit matchstick. Despite immediate medical attention and transfer to Osmania General Hospital (OGH), the young girl succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment.

In response to the tragedy, law enforcement has initiated proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC, with reference to Section 82 of the IPC, which absolves children under seven years of age from criminal liability. While the incident was undoubtedly born out of youthful innocence, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and precaution, particularly when handling potentially hazardous objects.

Hyderabad: The phone tapping controversy in Telangana has escalated, sparking political turmoil. Following the arrest of several police officials in connection with the case, accusations have surfaced implicating former minister and BRS leader KT Rama Rao, alleging threats directed at film actresses.

In response to the allegations, KTR addressed the media in a press conference, vehemently denying any involvement in phone tapping activities. He labeled the accusations as part of a ‘smear campaign’ orchestrated by the current administration against him. KTR emphasized that he never instructed officials to tap the phones of Tollywood heroines nor had any communication with them.

The controversy took a legal turn when Congress minister Konda Surekha accused KTR of involvement in the phone tapping case. In retaliation, KTR announced his intention to pursue legal action against Surekha, as well as Congress legislators Yennam Srinivas Reddy and KK Mahender Reddy. Legal notices were served demanding a public apology from the Congress leaders for their remarks.

In a bold move, KTR challenged Revanth Reddy to initiate a probe into the phone tapping case dating back to 2004. He highlighted previous accusations made by Congress MPs, including current minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, who alleged phone tapping by the Congress government in 2011.