Bengaluru, June 18 -- A tragic incident claimed the life of a five-year-old boy and left another child seriously injured after a compound wall and iron gate collapsed on them while they were playing in north Bengaluru's Bagalur police station limits.

The deceased child has been identified as Afeen (5), son of Dawal Sab, a native of Yadgir district. The family had recently come to Bengaluru in search of better employment opportunities.

According to police, Dawal Sab, a cab driver by profession, had been looking for work in the city. His wife and son Afeen had arrived in Bengaluru just five days ago and were staying at the residence of a relative in Bandikodigehalli under the Bagalur police station jurisdiction.

The accident occurred at ...