WATCH: Child Slips From Father's Grasp, Tragically Falls to Death from Third Floor of Raipur Mall

Tragedy struck in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, as a child lost his life after a fatal fall from the third floor of a local shopping mall. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Tuesday and was captured by a surveillance camera within the mall premises. Footage reveals a man carrying the child, attempting to assist another child onto an escalator when the child tragically slipped from his grasp, plummeting approximately 40 feet to the ground below.

Video from Raipur's City Centre Mall depicted a man holding his baby son while standing with another individual and a young child on an escalator landing. The man attempted to stop the reported 5-year-old child from going up the escalator when the toddler in his arms accidentally slipped and fell.

रायपुर के सिटी सेंटर मॉल में हुआ बड़ा हादसा, परिजन के हाथ से छूट कर मॉल के तीसरे फ्लोर से गिरा 1 साल का मासूम बच्चा. बच्चें की हालत गंभीर...

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Following the fall, the child was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital in Raipur, but despite efforts, medical professionals pronounced the child deceased. This devastating event underscores the importance of vigilance and safety measures, particularly in crowded public spaces.

The incident has been officially reported to the Devendra Nagar police station, initiating an investigation into the matter. The community mourns the loss of the young life and authorities are likely to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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