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Thane: Six-year-old boy dies after touching live wire; locals stage protest
Updated On: 05 May, 2026 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The minors death sparked protests by residents demanding action against MSEDCL officials. Police have registered an accidental death case and are investigating the incident
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Minor boy electrocuted in Thane, dies. Representational Image
A six-year-old boy died after accidentally coming into contact with a live electric wire in Srinagar locality of Thane city, Maharashtra, on Monday night, reported PTI.
According to the police, the child had stepped out of his house around 10 pm when he unintentionally touched a live wire. He suffered a severe electric shock and collapsed immediately.
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