Dehradun, Cantt Area — A shocking case of child negligence has emerged from the Dakra locality, where an 11-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after falling from the second floor of a neighbor’s house. According to police officials, the child was allegedly lured with ₹50 to perform cleaning work, during which she slipped and landed directly on a sharp iron grill.
Lured for ₹50, Sent to Clean Solar Panels
Police said the incident took place on Monday around 10 AM.
The victim’s mother, Neetu, reported that her daughter had been playing outside with her younger brother when their neighbor, Kamlesh Upadhyay, allegedly offered her ₹50 and took her to her house.
Once there, the girl was reportedly asked to climb to the upper floor to clean the solar panels. Kamlesh stayed below, handing the child a bucket of water while the girl cleaned the panels on the second floor.
Slip From the Terrace, Horrific Fall Onto Sharp Iron Grill
During the cleaning, the bucket slipped from the girl’s hand, causing her to lose balance. She fell from the second floor and landed directly onto the sharp spikes of the iron gate grill.
The impact was so severe that the iron spikes pierced and tore her jaw, leaving her critically injured. The girl then fell to the ground, bleeding heavily.
According to the family, the iron grill caused deep cuts as well as infection due to rusted metal, and doctors have been forced to replace her blood because of internal complications. She has also suffered a serious injury to her chest.
Police Register FIR; Statement of the Child Recorded
Cantt Police Station in-charge KK Lunthi confirmed that an FIR has been registered against the house owner, Kamlesh Upadhyay, for endangering the life of a minor and forcing her into hazardous work.
He added that the police have already recorded the statement of the injured child and further action will be taken based on the investigation.
Family Demands Strict Action
The distressed family has demanded strict punishment, alleging that the neighbor knowingly put the child in danger by making her perform unsafe work at height.