Two minor players die in separate basketball pole accidents in Rohtak, Jhajjar

In two separate incidents, two minor boys died while practicing after basketball poles reportedly collapsed on them in Rohtak and Bahadurgarh town (Jhajjar). The deceased have been identified as Aman (15) of Bahadurgarh and Hardik (16) of Lakhan Majra (Rohtak), both Class X students.

The first incident occurred in Bahadurgarh on Sunday. According to reports, Aman had gone to a local stadium for basketball practice in the afternoon when the pole suddenly fell on him. He was rushed to the civil hospital and later referred to PGIMS Rohtak, where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday night. His cremation was performed on Tuesday.

The second incident took place at a stadium in Lakhan Majra town of Rohtak district on Tuesday. Hardik sustained severe injuries after a basketball pole broke and collapsed on him when he reportedly attempted to touch the basket.

Other young players rushed to help after noticing him trapped under the pole. They immediately removed it and took him to a hospital, where he was declared dead. The incident was also captured by CCTV installed near the basketball court. Hardik had previously participated in the sub-junior national championship.

Both tragic incidents have sent shockwaves not only across the two districts but throughout the entire state.