A 16-year-old Haryana basketball player died in a freak accident after a rusted pole collapsed on him during practice. The teen, named Hardik Rathi, suffered fatal injuries on a court in Lakhan Majra, Rohtak, on November 2025.
His father later shared his haunting last words, adding new pain to a tragedy that has led to outrage and demands for action. The Haryana basketball incident has drawn national attention as officials face questions over ignored warnings and unsafe facilities.
