Three-Year-Old Girl Killed by Falling Gate in Pune

A tragic accident in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad area led to the death of three-and-a-half-year-old Girija Ganesh Shinde when a damaged iron gate fell on her while she was playing with friends. CCTV footage shows the gate collapsing as a child pulled it, causing it to fall on Girija, who was standing in front. Neighbors and her parents rushed to rescue her, but she succumbed to her injuries on the spot. An accidental death report has been registered, and police are investigating the incident. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability regarding safety measures and the condition of such gates. This is not an isolated incident; similar accidents have occurred in the past, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in residential areas.