Boy dies of burns in Tirupattur
An 11-year-old boy in Tirupattur died after sustaining severe burn injuries while playing with paint thinners at home. The incident occurred when the child accidentally ignited the chemicals, leading to a fatal accident despite rescue attempts by his father.
Why it matters
The tragedy underscores the dangers of household chemical storage and the importance of child safety awareness.
A class VI student succumbed to burn injuries after he lit a fire while playing with paint thinners at his house in Pachampettai village on Tuesday.
The police said the deceased was identified as I. Kavin, 11, son of S. Illayaraja, 38, and I. Kaviya, 34. Initial inquiry revealed that Illayaraja, a farmer, had purchased large quantities of paints and other items to paint his decades-old house in the village.
When his parents were not around, Kavin allegedly took a few bottles of paints and paint thinners to the terrace. While playing with these, he inadvertently lit a fire with a matchstick. On hearing his screams, his father rushed to the terrace and found his son on fire.
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