Disturbing! 11-year-old boy dies after bowl hit his genital area, case registered

Shaurya was bowling when the batsman hit hard towards him with force, which struck the bowler's private parts, following which he collapsed immediately.

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A shocking incident has surfaced from Maharashtra's Pune where a minor boy died after a ball hit him hard in the genital area. The incident happened when the 11-year-old boy was playing cricket. The incident was caught on CCTV camera and the victim has been identified as Shaurya. He was a student of class 6 in New English School, Ramanbaug. 

In the CCTV footage, Shaurya can be seen bowling when the batsman hit hard towards him with force, and struck the bowler's private parts, following which he collapsed immediately. Soon after the incident, he was rushed to the nearest private hospital where he was declared dead.

Soon after getting the complaint, the Police registered a case of accidental death.

It is worth noting that most of the cricket organizations globally suggest wearing protective gear including genital gear while playing, which helps mitigate the risk of injury.