A five-year-old girl dies after an alleged fall from the 10th floor of a residential apartment building in southeast Delhi. Police say the incident happened at Asha Kiran Apartments in the Govindpuri area, following reports from residents that the child was playing near a balcony. The girl is rushed to a nearby hospital after sustaining fatal injuries, where doctors declare her dead. Authorities are now investigating the exact circumstances that led to the fall, including whether the child fell from a balcony or a window and what factors may have contributed to the incident. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and recording statements from family members and residents to reconstruct the sequence of events. The reports also note that the death prompts renewed attention to child safety measures in high-rise housing, including secure balcony railings and barriers, though police are still determining the circumstances of the tragedy. The investigation remains ongoing.
5-year-old dies after alleged 10th-floor fall at apartment in southeast Delhi
A five-year-old girl dies after an alleged fall from the 10th floor of a residential apartment building in southeast Delhi. Police say the incident happened at Asha Kiran Apartments in the Govindpuri...
- A five-year-old girl dies after an alleged fall from the 10th floor of Asha Kiran Apartments in southeast Delhi.
- Police say the child sustains fatal injuries and is taken to a nearby hospital where she is declared dead.
- Authorities are investigating whether the fall occurred from a balcony or window and what may have contributed.
- Police review CCTV footage and collect statements from residents and family members.
- The incident occurs in/around the Govindpuri area and is being treated as an accident while facts are established.
A five-year-old girl died after allegedly falling from the 10th floor of a residential apartment building in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji Extension, police said on Sunday.
1 month agoTragedy struck in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri as a five-year-old girl lost her life after an alleged fall from the 10th floor of Asha Kiran Apartments. Police are investigating the incident, which they believe to be a freak accident, as the child was reportedly playing in the balcony. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking with residents and family members to piece together the events.
1 month agoA four to five-year-old girl died after falling from the 10th floor of Asha Kiran Apartments in Delhi's Govindpuri area on Saturday, police said. The tragic incident triggered panic and grief among residents of the housing complex.दर्दनाक हादसा: गोविंदपुरी के आशा किरण अपार्टमेंट में 10वीं मंजिल से गिरकर मासूम बच्ची की मौत@DelhiPolice @DCPEastDelhi @govindpuri pic.twitter.com/QMSHzrTrXM— Journalist Raj kummar singh (@journalistRAJKr) June 28, 2026 According to police, the child sustained fatal injuries after the fall. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead.Investigators are now trying to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. Police are examining whether the girl fell from a balcony, a window, or if any other factor contributed to the tragedy. An investigation is underway.The incident has once again highlighted safety concerns for children living in high-rise residential buildings. It underscores the need for parents and housing societies to ensure adequate safety measures, including secure balcony railings, childproof windows, and protective barriers, to prevent such accidents.
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