Raipur: In a heart-wrenching tragedy in the heart of Chhattisgarh, a one-year-old child slipped from his fathers arms while ascending an escalator on the third floor of a shopping mall. The devastating incident unfolded late on a Tuesday evening, sending shockwaves through the community.Heartbreaking CCTV footageA CCTV footage capturing the harrowing sequence of events has emerged, shedding light on the chilling moment when the father, balancing his young children, lost his grip on the toddler. With one hand holding the one-year-old and the other clutching his five-year-old child, the fathers attempt to manage both children on the escalator tragically ended in disaster.The video of the incident was posted by a user Ammar Raza on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Along with the video he wrote in Hindi, The incident is from Raipurs City Centre Mall. The vhild slipped from the gaurdians arm while boarding the escalator. The toddler faced a tragic end after falling from the third floor. रायपुर के सिटी सेंटर मॉल में दिलदहला देने वाली घटनाएस्केलेटर चढ़ते परिजन के हाथ से छूटा बच्चातीसरे माले से गिरने से मासूम की मौत#raipur #citycentremall#mall #RaipurNews#pandri pic.twitter.com/6HW3IsgsBX— Ammar raza (@Ammarra70427353) March 19, 2024Tragic fall claims toddlers lifeThe heart-wrenching footage depicts the childs fatal fall from a height of 40 feet, leading to immediate chaos as bystanders rushed to the scene. Despite frantic attempts to administer medical aid, the child succumbed to the injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, according to reports.Local authorities launch investigationAuthorities from the Devendra Nagar police precinct are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. While further details are awaited, the bereaved family mourns the loss of their beloved child, grappling with the profound grief brought about by the tragic accident.
