A tragic accident at a cricket summer camp in Maharashtra’s Solapur district has led to the registration of a culpable homicide case against two coaches and cricket associations after a 15-year-old boy was crushed to death under a heavy pitch roller.
The victim, identified as Aarav Chaudhary, also known as Viren Chaudhary, suffered fatal injuries on the morning of May 30 while helping prepare the cricket pitch for a practice session. According to police, Aarav and several other children were instructed to pull a heavy pitch roller across the ground. During the process, the teenager reportedly became trapped beneath the equipment and sustained severe injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators said the children were carrying out the task on the directions of the coaches. Preliminary inquiries revealed that no adult supervisor was present at the spot when the incident occurred, and adequate safety measures had not been put in place. Following the investigation, the Barshi City Police registered a case under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The case has been filed against two coaches as well as the cricket associations responsible for conducting the camp.
Police officials said the decision was taken after finding that children were being made to handle heavy equipment without proper supervision or safety precautions. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal accident and whether further action is required against those responsible. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety standards and supervision at sports training camps, particularly when minors are involved in activities that may pose significant risks.