Man, Son Fall From 23rd Floor While Plucking Flowers In Greater Noida, Die
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. The incident occurred while they were on their balcony attempting to pluck flowers for a religious ritual.
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This tragic accident highlights safety concerns regarding high-rise residential balconies and building infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing areas.
A 40-year-old man and his 11-year-old son died after falling from the 23rd floor of a residential tower at Mahagun Mywoods Society in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha district, on Friday, while reportedly plucking flowers for a puja, police said.The incident took place in the Bisrakh police station area and triggered panic in the residential society, leaving the family devastated.According to preliminary information, the father, identified as Randeep Patra, son of Amal Kumar Patra, and his son, Aarav, had gone to the balcony to pluck flowers for the morning puja.During the process, the child slipped and fell from the balcony.
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