Kolkata: An eight-year-old boy got electrocuted near Kachchi Sarak crossing in Gardenreach area on Sunday evening. He was immediately removed to SSKM hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
Locals noticed a boy identified as Noor Hasan Khan (8) fell down on the road. Some of them alleged that he got electrocuted by touching a live wire. Though it has not been confirmed yet. He was immediately removed to SSKM hospital. After examining him, attending doctor in the emergency section declared Khan brought dead.
As the death news reached the area, locals got agitated and put up a road blockade.
Upon receiving the information, police force from West Port police station reached the spot. Despite repeated requests, mob refused to clear the road. Later, police initiated mild lathi-charge to disperse the mob.