Bengaluru: A complaint has been lodged against a shop owner after a 16-year-old boy slipped off a second floor of a commercial building and fell on the high tension electric pole below, before landing on the ground.
The boy sustained severe burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Marathahalli.
The injured has been identifies as Ritvik Wuyyuru, a class 12 student and a resident of Doddanakundi. The incident took place on January 21, but was reported on February 9.
According to the complaint, Ritvik and his mother Ratna Kumari had been to a xerox shop on the second floor of JVK complex. As there were no parapet outside the shop, Ritvik while walking lost balance and fell on the high tension wire.
Ritvik sustained burn injuries and was rushed to a private hospital. He is said to be recovering.
Meanwhile Ratna has approached Marathahalli police station and lodged a complaint against the shop owner Kamaraj for negligence.
The Marathahalli police have registered a case and are investigating.
