Sun Nov 23 18:14:01 UTC 2025: Summary:
A young boy named Hariharan in Avadi, India, tragically died on Saturday after accidentally strangling himself in a makeshift cradle made from a sari. His mother, Meena, had left him at home briefly while visiting relatives nearby. Upon finding him unconscious, she rushed him to the Avadi Government Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police are investigating the incident and have sent the body for post-mortem examination. The cradle was originally set up for Meena’s sister, who had given birth at their home months prior, but was left as Hariharan used to play in it.
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Tragedy in Avadi: Boy Dies in Sari Cradle Accident
Chennai, November 23, 2025 – A young boy in Avadi, Chennai, met with a tragic accident on Saturday, succumbing to strangulation after becoming entangled in a cradle fashioned from a sari. The victim has been identified as Hariharan, son of Sathish and Meena, residents of the Govardhanagiri area.
According to Avadi police reports, Meena briefly left Hariharan at home while visiting relatives in the vicinity. During this time, while playing in the sari cradle, Hariharan’s neck became caught, leading to suffocation and unconsciousness.
Upon returning home and discovering her son, Meena rushed Hariharan to the Avadi Government Hospital. Tragically, medical personnel pronounced him dead on arrival.
The makeshift cradle had been originally set up for Meena’s sister, who had recently given birth while staying with the family. Although her sister had since returned home, they kept cradle up for Hariharan who used to play in it.
The Avadi police have launched an investigation into the incident and have transported Hariharan’s body to the Government Kilpauk Medical College hospital for a post-mortem examination. The incident has cast a pall of sorrow over the Govardhanagiri community.
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