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5-year-old Gujarat boy dies inside Delhi’s Akshardham Temple, cause unclear
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:13 PM
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A five-year-old boy from Gujarat died inside the Akshardham Temple in East Delhi on Monday, with authorities yet to determine the cause of death.
Delhi – On Monday, a five-year-old boy, a resident of Gujarat, was found dead inside the Akshardham Temple complex in East Delhi. The incident has drawn immediate attention from temple officials and local authorities, who have cordoned off the area for investigation.
Preliminary reports indicate that the child was inside the temple premises at the time of the incident, but officials have not disclosed any details about how he entered or the circumstances leading to his death. The temple management has expressed shock and grief over the tragedy.
Law enforcement agencies have been called to the scene to conduct a forensic examination and determine the cause of death. As of now, no official statement has been released regarding whether foul play, medical emergency, or another factor was involved.
The family, originally from Gujarat, has been notified, and they are awaiting further information from the investigating officers. The temple remains closed to the public pending the outcome of the inquiry.
Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.
Preliminary reports indicate that the child was inside the temple premises at the time of the incident, but officials have not disclosed any details about how he entered or the circumstances leading to his death. The temple management has expressed shock and grief over the tragedy.
Law enforcement agencies have been called to the scene to conduct a forensic examination and determine the cause of death. As of now, no official statement has been released regarding whether foul play, medical emergency, or another factor was involved.
The family, originally from Gujarat, has been notified, and they are awaiting further information from the investigating officers. The temple remains closed to the public pending the outcome of the inquiry.
Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent investigation.