A seven-year-old Indian girl, Safa Mubarak, died on Monday morning after falling from the third-floor apartment of her family home in the Al Nahda area of Sharjah.
Here are the key points of the incident:
- Safa was a second-grade student and the only child of her parents.
- Her family is originally from the Kasaragod region of Kerala and has lived in the UAE for several years.
- The incident happened while her mother was at work and her father went down to the car parking area.
- Sharjah Police and emergency teams arrived at the scene immediately.
- The child's body was sent for forensic examination.
Safa and her family had recently returned to the UAE after spending summer vacations in India. She was preparing for school to resume next week. According to the family, the incident occurred after Safa woke up. She approached a sliding window to look for her father and lost her balance, resulting in the fall.
Sharjah Police and emergency teams arrived at the scene immediately after receiving reports of the incident. The child's body has been sent for forensic examination to confirm the cause and circumstances of death. Initial police investigations suggest the incident was an accident, with no indications of criminal activity. The family is currently working with local authorities to complete legal and funeral formalities, with plans to bury the child in the UAE.
This incident serves as a safety warning for families residing in high-rise buildings in the UAE. Authorities advise that households with young children should install window locks, guards, or restrictors, keep furniture away from windows, and ensure that children are never left unattended near open elevated areas.
