Boy falls from 23rd floor in Greater Noida high-rise, father dies trying to save him

A father and his 11-year-old son died after falling from a 23rd-floor balcony in Greater Noida West. Police said the father fell while trying to rescue the boy, who had reportedly slipped.

In Short

• Family planned an early morning visit to the Khatu Shyam temple
• Son reportedly slipped while plucking flowers intended for the puja
• Rain had apparently made the balcony floor slippery before the accident

A father's attempt to save his 11-year-old son ended in tragedy in Greater Noida West on Friday, as both fell to their deaths from the 23rd floor of Mahagun Mywoods Society. The boy had reportedly slipped while plucking flowers from the balcony for a puja, and his father, 40-year-old Randeep Patra, fell while trying to rescue him.

The father was identified as Randeep Patra. They were rushed to a hospital after the fall, but doctors declared both dead on arrival.

HOW THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE

According to the statement given by Randeep's wife to the police, the family was scheduled to leave early in the morning to visit the Khatu Shyam temple. Randeep and his son had gone to the balcony to pluck flowers for the puja.

During this, the boy reportedly slipped and lost his balance, leaving him hanging from the balcony. In an attempt to save his son, Randeep also fell from the 23rd floor, resulting in both their deaths.

The initial information shared about the incident suggests that the balcony floor had become slippery due to rain, leading to the accident.

POLICE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY

The Bisrakh police received information about the incident through a Police Response Vehicle (PRV) on Friday, October 30. A police team reached the spot and initiated an investigation.

The police are completing the inquest proceedings and sending the bodies for post-mortem examination. Further necessary legal proceedings are underway.

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