Girl loses arm, brother suffers injuries after electrocution in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A family’s world turned upside down when two siblings suffered severe electric shocks after a metal measuring tape used at a construction site came into contact with a high-tension wire while they were playing outside their rented home in Adde Vishwanathapura, Rajanukunte, in Bengaluru Rural, on Sept 20. A complaint was filed at Rajanukunte police station on Oct 15.The 13-year-old girl underwent surgery resulting in the amputation of her right arm, while her six-year-old brother also suffered debilitating injuries.The incident occurred around 12.30pm. The children, Sanvi Kotresh Pyathi and Ayan Kotresh Pyathi, were playing in front of their two-storey house when the metal tape came into contact with the high-tension wire running past the building, according to their father Kotresh Pyathi’s complaint.The children’s mother, Sudha, informed Kotresh, a flower trader at KR Market, and took the siblings to Victoria Hospital by ambulance. The father rushed to the hospital, where he learnt the extent of their injuries.Sanvi lost her right arm following surgery and, according to the complaint, has suffered injuries on both legs. Ayan has suffered burn injuries on his left leg, right arm, right shoulder and waist. Both children remain hospitalised and are undergoing treatment.The family accused the house owner, Somashekhar, and his wife, Vimalakshi, of failing to take safety measures despite repeated alerts and warnings about the high-tension wire running right in front of the house’s balcony. They also accused Bescom officials of negligence for failing to implement precautionary measures.A senior officer said notices would be served on the house owners and Bescom officials for necessary action.Sudha told the media that her son was out of danger, but her daughter was critical. She said she had been out shopping and had returned home. Her son heard the sound of a scooter, came to the balcony and asked Sanvi to accompany him downstairs. However, Sanvi refused, as she was carrying the measuring tape, which came into contact with the wire, causing her to suffer electrocution.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in BengaluruStay updated with the latest Bengaluru news. Download the TOI App.