Greater Noida, October 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A 40-year-old man and his 11-year-old son died after falling from the 23rd floor of a residential tower at Mahagun Mywoods Society in Greater Noida on Friday morning. Police said the two were reportedly collecting flowers for a morning puja when the incident occurred.
The deceased were identified as Randeep Patra, son of Amal Kumar Patra, and his son, Aarav. The incident took place at Tower 23 in the Bisrakh police station area of Gautam Buddha Nagar district.
According to preliminary information, the child slipped while plucking flowers from the balcony and fell. His father reportedly tried to rescue him but lost his balance and also fell from the 23rd floor.
Police said they received information about the incident through a Police Response Vehicle (PRV) and immediately dispatched a team to the residential complex. The father and son were found critically injured and taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared them dead.
During the preliminary inquiry, the man’s wife told police that she had planned to leave early on Friday to visit the Khatu Shyam Temple. Before her departure, her husband and son had gone to the balcony to collect flowers for the morning prayers.
Police said the exact sequence of events leading to the fall was yet to be established. Investigators are examining all aspects of the incident.
After completing the required inquest proceedings, police initiated the process of sending the bodies for post-mortem examinations. Further legal proceedings are underway.
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