Tragedy Strikes: Young Boy Dies from LED Bulb Electrocution

A five-year-old boy, Muhayudeen, tragically died from electric shock after touching decorative LED bulbs at his home in Kolari. The incident occurred during a celebration when the child accidentally contacted a bulb enclosed by steel grills. Despite efforts to save him, Muhayudeen succumbed to his injuries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kannur | Updated: 29-08-2025 12:28 IST | Created: 29-08-2025 12:28 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Young Boy Dies from LED Bulb Electrocution
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A tragic incident has claimed the life of a five-year-old boy who died from electrocution at his home in Kolari, near Mattannur. Muhayudeen was playing near decorative LED bulbs when he accidentally made contact, leading to a fatal electric shock, authorities confirmed.

The boy's family had decorated their home's entrance as part of a celebration, inadvertently creating a hazardous environment for the young child. Despite immediate efforts by relatives to rush Muhayudeen to a hospital, medical assistance came too late.

After conducting a preliminary inquiry, police decided against registering a case, attributing the death to a tragic accident due to Muhayudeen's age and the incident's unintentional nature.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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