Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: 14-Year-Old Girl Dies Of Electric Shock From Water Heater

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A tragic incident unfolded early Tuesday morning when a 14-year-old schoolgirl named Yadnya Prakash Deore passed away following an electric shock from an immersion water heater in the Jaybhavaninagar area. The unfortunate incident occurred around 5:40 am.

Yadnya, a diligent Class 9 student, was described as academically gifted. Her mother, Rajashree Deore, is an agriculture assistant at a government office in Kanchanwadi, while her elder brother Ritesh (22) is employed at a laboratory.

Unbeknownst to the family, Yadnya's uncle, who lived in Buldhana, had recently passed away. The Deore family had planned to travel to Buldhana on Tuesday morning to pay respects and participate in the thirteenth-day ceremony.

Upon waking up, the family discovered the immersion heater still running. Without realizing the danger, 14-year-old Yadnya reached into the bucket of water. The electric current had reportedly permeated the water, resulting in a severe electric shock.

The family's commotion alerted Yadnya's mother and brother. However, the door to the room was locked from the inside. Yadnya's uncle, who resided nearby, hastened to the scene. Breaking down the locked door, they found Yadnya unconscious after suffering the electric shock.

Yadnya was first taken to a private hospital, where medical professionals advised the family to transport her to Ghati Hospital. Police constable Prakash Dhatrak of Mukundwadi police station also arrived at the location. Despite the swift intervention, doctors declared Yadnya dead upon arrival at Ghati Hospital.

Her mother, maternal uncle, and brother were in a state of profound grief following her death. The last rites were performed on Tuesday evening, enveloped in an atmosphere of sorrow and mourning.