10-month-old girl electrocuted by weighing machine in Jagtial
The infant died after coming into contact with a portable weighing machine that was being charged in Rajarampalli village.
A 10-month-old girl died after being electrocuted by a weighing machine in Rajarampalli village of Endapalli mandal in Telangana on Friday, November 6.
According to reports from Siasat, Telangana Today, and Kalinga TV, the infant came into contact with the device while it was plugged into a power supply.
The incident occurred early Friday morning while the baby was playing near the portable machine. One report stated the child died on the spot, while another noted she was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead by doctors.
The mishap reportedly involved faulty wiring in the machine. The child's father, Thirupathi, attempted to rescue her after the shock occurred, with other family members assisting him.
Velgatoor police have registered a case of suspicious death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following a complaint from the father. Investigations into the incident have been launched.