Father, son fall to death from 23rd floor while plucking flowers in Greater Noida
A 40-year-old man and his 11-year-old son died after falling from the 23rd floor of a residential building in Greater Noida. Police are investigating the incident, which reportedly occurred while the pair was attempting to pluck flowers from their balcony.
Why it matters
This tragic accident has raised concerns regarding balcony safety and residential building standards in high-rise developments.
NOIDA: A 40-year-old man and his 11-year-old son died after allegedly falling from the balcony of their apartment on the 23rd floor in Mahagun Mywoods society in Greater Noida West on Friday morning, police said.The incident took place at Tower 23 of the residential complex, located in the Gaur City 2 area under the jurisdiction of Bisrakh police station.The deceased were identified as Randeep Patra, son of Amal Kumar Patra, and his 11-year-old son, Aarav.According to police, information about the incident was received through the police response vehicle (PRV), following which a team from Bisrakh police station reached the spot.The father and son were found critically injured after falling from the building.
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