Tragic Makar Sankranti: Pimpri Teen Dies from Electric Shock While Kite Flying in Kopargaon
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News18•14-01-2026, 17:14
Tragic Makar Sankranti: Pimpri Teen Dies from Electric Shock While Kite Flying in Kopargaon
- •Arṇav Mahesh Vyavahare, 14, from Pimpri-Chinchwad, died from an electric shock while flying a kite at his uncle's house in Kopargaon.
- •The incident occurred in the Lakshminagar area of Kopargaon during Makar Sankranti celebrations.
- •Arṇav's kite string or hand touched a high-voltage power line, leading to a severe electric shock.
- •Another youth, Rishikesh Waghmare, was also injured but is now in stable condition.
- •Kopargaon police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the incident.
Why It Matters: A Pimpri teen died from an electric shock while kite flying, highlighting the dangers near power lines.
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