Kid tries to emulate Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish; jumps off 1st floor, seriously injured

Veerendra Swaroop Education Center, in the Kidhwai Nagar of Kanpur, was witness to this tragic incident when a third standard student jumped from the first floor of the building by climbing onto the railing. The height of fall being 15 feet caused injuries to the student on his nose, feet and hand. The kid is a resident of the Anil Colony. His father is a pharmacist. 

On Wednesday, he requested the teacher to go to the washroom and went ahead to perform this dangerous stunt. It is being reported that he was influenced by Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish. He had confided in his mother that Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish had left a lasting impression on him. He had talked to 3 to 4 of his friends of his wish to perform this stunt. They backed off but had encouraged him to go ahead with his plan. Principal of the school, Nandita Maali had taken cognizance of the incident. He held the boy responsible for the unfortunate turn of events. The incident has been captured on CCTV cameras and the video of the incident is now viral on social media. 

Disturbing visual : A child jumped from the first floor of Virendra Swaroop Education Center School in Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur. serious injuries. #Kanpur#School#kidwainagarpic.twitter.com/NliSjL43mS

— Priyathosh Agnihamsa (@priyathosh6447) July 21, 2023

Should parental guidelines start being issued even for movies meant for kids?