An 11-month-old child in Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, tragically died after being run over by a car while playing behind it. Police have registered a case of death due to negligence against the driver and have initiated an investigation.
Bengaluru: An 11-month-old innocent child was crushed to death by a car in the Kamakshipalya area. The driver's negligence, while the child was playing behind the car, turned the family's joy into mourning. The police have started an investigation into the matter and a case of death due to negligence has been registered against the driver.
11-Month-Old Child Dies in Accident
According to information, the deceased child was the only son of Anwar Pasha and Ayesha Banu. The family originally hails from Kunigal, Karnataka, and had moved to Bengaluru in search of employment. On the day of the incident, Anwar Pasha and his relatives were out in the city looking for jobs. His wife Ayesha Banu and other relatives were present at home.
The child, while playing, wandered out of the house and went behind a car parked in the compound. At that moment, the driver, without noticing, was reversing the vehicle. The child came under the car and died on the spot. This incident was not captured on CCTV, but the police have gathered preliminary information from the scene and nearby residents.
Family Grieves Son's Death
The deceased child's family had come to the city in search of employment. Anwar Pasha is a driver by profession, and the family was staying at a relative's house. The child was only 11 months old and was the only son of his parents.
According to neighbors and local residents, the child reached behind the car while playing outside the house. People tried to stop him, but their efforts were unsuccessful. This tragic incident has deeply shocked the entire family.
Police Investigation Underway
Police have registered a case of death due to negligence against the driver and have commenced an investigation into the matter. Police officers are thoroughly scrutinizing the incident to ascertain how the accident occurred and what factors led the driver to not exercise adequate caution.
The police have offered condolences to the family and assured them that the investigation will be conducted impartially. Officials have also appealed to the public to take special precautions for the safety of children, particularly around homes and parking areas.