Greater Noida: Father and 11-Year-Old Son Killed in Fall From 23rd Floor While Picking Flowers for Puja

Greater Noida: A father and his 11-year-old son died after falling from the balcony on the 23rd floor of a society in Greater Noida West on Friday.

Both were preparing for puja at home. The family was to visit the Khatu Shyam temple, and the father and son went to the balcony to pick flowers for it. The accident happened at that time.

The incident took place in Tower 23 of Mahagun Mywoods society in Gaur City-2. The deceased have been identified as Randeep Patra, 40, and his son Aarav, 11.

Residents of the society reached the spot on hearing of the incident. The death of two members of one family left everyone in shock.

Went to Pluck Flowers Before Temple Visit

According to the family, puja preparations were under way at home and everyone was to go to the Khatu Shyam temple. Flowers were needed for the puja, so Randeep went to the balcony with Aarav to pick them. It is being said that a ladder had been placed on the balcony for this.

The balcony floor was reportedly wet because of rain, and there was a risk of slipping. It is being said that the father and son lost their balance while picking flowers and fell from the 23rd floor. Both suffered serious injuries from the fall.

Taken to Hospital, but Could Not Be Saved

Panic spread in the society after the accident. The father and son were taken to hospital immediately, but doctors declared both dead after examination.

Relatives are grief-stricken. Residents of the society are also saddened by the incident.