Toddler Fatally Struck by Father’s Car in Abdullapurmet

Quick Summary

• A tragic incident occurred in Abdullapurmet, where a 13-month-old boy named K. Lohith was run over‌ by a goods carrier on⁤ Monday ‍morning.
• The accident happened around 8 a.m. near Laskerguda road while the child was playing ⁤with a ball outside his hut.
• while retrieving the ‍ball,the ⁢boy⁤ crawled under a parked goods vehicle‌ driven⁣ by his father,Naresh ‌(24).
• Naresh,⁢ an ​auto driver, reportedly failed⁣ to see the‍ child before moving⁢ the vehicle; the boy came under the rear wheel and ‌succumbed to head injuries.
• The child’s mother, Vani‌ (21), lodged a complaint with ‍local police.
• A case has been registered under ‍Section 106(1) of BNS for culpable homicide not amounting to ⁣murder. Examination ‍is underway.

Indian ⁢Opinion Analysis
This tragedy highlights both deep human loss and gaps in‍ environmental safety within informal settlements where⁢ heavy vehicles⁣ are often parked close to living spaces. ‌Such accidents underline systemic challenges faced by low-income communities that lack adequate infrastructure or safe play zones for⁤ children.

From an ⁣administrative perspective, efforts could focus on raising⁢ awareness ⁣among drivers⁢ of large⁢ vehicles about potential risks and emphasizing caution in residential areas. Additionally, improved urban‍ planning that accommodates spatial‌ needs for lower-income families might help reduce incidents like these⁤ in⁣ the future. Public advocacy campaigns targeting​ household safety measures where children are⁣ involved could also be valuable steps forward.

Read more: Published – September 01, 2025⁣ 07:45 pm IST