Kota, Rajasthan: A shocking incident has been reported from Kota, Rajasthan, where a female student staying in a hostel in the Kunhadi police station area fell from the second floor of the building during the daytime. The incident was captured on video and has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the fall.
According to preliminary information from witnesses and police, the student fell toward the road and came into contact with an 11 KV high-tension electricity line running near the building. The impact reportedly caused the power line to break. Despite the serious danger involved, the student was not electrocuted and narrowly escaped what could have been a much more serious tragedy.
Student Suffers Leg Fracture
The fall caused a serious injury to the student's leg, including a fracture. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital with the help of local residents and hostel management.
Doctors are treating her condition, and she has been reported to be stable and out of immediate danger.
How the Electricity Line May Have Prevented a Bigger Tragedy
The incident could have had severe consequences because of the high-voltage line near the hostel. However, according to the information available so far, the force of the fall and the student's weight caused the wire to break, while the electricity either did not pass through her body or contact was broken immediately.
This prevented a potentially fatal electric shock. The exact electrical circumstances, however, will need to be established through an official investigation.
Police Investigating the Circumstances
Kunhadi police have started looking into the incident. Police teams are examining CCTV footage from the hostel and surrounding area and are also recording statements from the student and her family.
At present, it has not been conclusively established whether the student accidentally lost her balance and fell from the balcony or whether she intentionally jumped.
Police officials are examining all available evidence before reaching a conclusion.
Crowd Gathered After the Incident
The incident quickly attracted a large number of people, including local residents and other students, around the hostel. The student was taken to hospital without delay, where she is continuing to receive medical treatment.
The incident also highlights the safety concerns surrounding buildings located close to high-voltage electricity lines, particularly in areas with a large number of student hostels.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected once police complete their examination of the CCTV footage and statements from those involved.