India, July 29 -- LUCKNOW Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday visited Shankarpuri Colony in Phool Bagh area where an eight-year-old boy, Mohammad Fahad, died after accidentally coming in contact with a high-voltage transformer on Sunday. He met the deceased's grieving family, offering condolences and full support, and promised total safety around transformers across the city.

Pathak said that he directed the Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (LESA) to ensure immediate compensation for the bereaved family.

"No parent should suffer such a loss because of carelessness. This tragedy is a stark reminder of infrastructure negligence...there is a need for action and authorities should prioritise public safety before another...