State vs Principal and Kho-Kho Coach — Dattusheth Patil Vidyalaya electrocution case

Timeline

1. 31 Oct 2026News

   5 months after boy’s electrocution, coach and principal booked

   The deceased, Dadasaheb Edke, was playing Kho Kho near Dattusheth Patil Vidyalaya in Sector 9, Kamothe, on May 30 when he allegedly came into contact with a halogen bulb installed on a tree | Mumbai news

   Hindustan Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A schoolboy died after he allegedly touched a halogen light while playing a game.

   Who:

   Dadasaheb Edke was the boy who died. The principal and the Kho Kho coach are now accused. The police are investigating.

   When:

   It happened on May 30 and was reported on 31 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The incident occurred at Dattusheth Patil Vidyalaya in Kamothe. The case is filed at Kamothe Police Station in Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The police filed a case against the principal and coach because of the boy's death.

   What it means:

   The police have formally started a legal case against the principal and coach for their alleged roles.

2. 31 Oct 2026News

   Kho-Kho Coach, School Principal Booked 5 Months After 14-Year-Old Boy's Electrocution In Kamothe

   Kamothe police registered a negligence case against a kho-kho coach and school principal five months after a 14-year-old boy died of electrocution. Dadasaheb Yedke allegedly suffered an electric shock while installing a halogen light near Dattusheth Patil School

   Free Press Journal

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A student allegedly died from an electric shock while setting up a light.

   Who:

   Dadasaheb Yedke was the victim, and the school principal and kho-kho coach are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 31 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kamothe Police Station, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The police filed a case of negligence against the coach and principal regarding the boy's death.

   What it means:

   The police have formally opened an investigation into the roles of the school staff.