2-year-old falls into cauldron of boiling oil at engagement ceremony in MP, dies

BHOPAL: A two-year-old boy died after allegedly accidentally falling into a cauldron of hot oil during an engagement ceremony in Nishatpura.
The incident occurred around 11pm while the family was preparing to have dinner at the venue. The toddler was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Nishatpura police registered a case and handed over the body to the family after a post-mortem.
Investigation officer ASI Sukhbir Yadav said that deceased Akshansh's father Rajesh Sahu, is a resident of Shiv Nagar Colony in Chhola and is a businessman.
The engagement ceremony of Rajesh's nephew was held on Jan 20 at a marriage garden in Nishatpura. After most of the guests left, both the families were preparing to have their meal.
As the family was busy, Akshansh wandered to the area where food preparation was taking place.
After cooking, the caterers placed a large pan of hot oil on the ground near the cooking station.
Akshansh climbed onto the platform near the pan, which was slippery due to oil splatters. Tragically, he slipped and fell into the pan of boiling oil. The caterers pulled him out.
The family rushed Akshansh to a private hospital where he was referred to another private hospital in Chunabhatti, where doctors declared him dead.