Teenager dies after flying tin sheet slashes neck in Nuh

Gurgaon: A severe dust storm, accompanied by strong winds, that swept through Nuh’s Ferozepur Jhirka region on Tuesday evening claimed the life of an 18-year-old boy from Bhond village.Class 12 student Aqil suffered fatal injuries when a metal sheet, uprooted by powerful gusts, struck him in the neck while he was sitting in the verandah of his house. Family members and local residents rushed him to Al-Afia Hospital in Mandikhera for treatment, but doctors declared him dead.According to villagers, the weather changed abruptly as strong winds and a storm hit the area. A tin shed installed near the house was ripped off by the force of the wind and hurled through the air before hitting Aqil. The impact caused a deep injury, leaving him critically wounded and bleeding profusely. The incident plunged the community into mourning.Confirming the incident, an officer from Ferozepur Jhirka City police station said, “At around 5.30pm, strong winds and a dust storm struck Bhond village. During the storm, the tin shed was blown away and its sharp edge fatally injured Aqil, son of Jamshed, by cutting his neck. He was taken to Civil Hospital, where he was declared dead. The body was later handed over to the family.”The storm also caused damage in several other villages across the region, with reports of structures being affected by the strong winds. In view of the continuing spell of turbulent weather, local authorities urged residents to remain indoors during storms and maintain distance from weak structures, tin sheds and electricity poles to avoid accidents. The Ferozepur Jhirka area has witnessed repeated episodes of strong winds and storms in recent days, causing widespread disruption and raising concerns about public safety.