Tragic Kite-Flying Accident Claims Young Life in Delhi

A 12-year-old boy named Md Saad tragically died after falling from the terrace of his house while flying a kite in southeast Delhi's Zakir Nagar. The incident was confirmed as an accident with no foul play suspected. Saad was a sixth-grade student and son of a welder.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 19-08-2025 16:16 IST | Created: 19-08-2025 16:16 IST
Tragic Kite-Flying Accident Claims Young Life in Delhi
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A tragic incident in southeast Delhi's Zakir Nagar has claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy. Md Saad, a class 6 student, died Sunday after falling from the terrace of his four-storey home while flying a kite, according to DCP (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari.

Saad's father, a welder, rushed him to the Holy Family Hospital after the fall, but doctors declared the young boy dead. The incident, which occurred around 4 pm, stirred the local community. CCTV footage confirmed the tragedy was accidental, with no foul play involved.

A video circulating on social media captures the heart-wrenching aftermath as passersby scramble to inform the grieving family. The tragic accident has once again highlighted the risks associated with kite flying in urban areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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