12-Year-Old Shlok Dies in Tragic Kite Flying Accident in Pune; Builders Booked

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News18•11-01-2026, 06:44
12-Year-Old Shlok Dies in Tragic Kite Flying Accident in Pune; Builders Booked
- •12-year-old Shlok Nitin Bandal died after falling from a six-story under-construction building in Pune's Katraj-Ambegaon Khurd area.
- •The incident occurred on Thursday (January 8) evening when Shlok was flying a kite after school.
- •He lost his balance and fell from the sixth floor, sustaining fatal injuries.
- •Shlok's maternal uncle, Amol Ingawale, filed a complaint alleging negligence due to lack of safety measures, specifically missing parapet walls on staircases.
- •Ambegaon police have registered a case against builders Yogesh Shilimkar and Mahesh Dhoot, urging parents and builders to prioritize safety during Sankranti.
Why It Matters: A 12-year-old boy died in Pune due to builder negligence, highlighting critical construction site safety issues.
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