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.
