NAGPUR: A 53-year-old man died during treatment after falling headfirst from a balcony while carrying out painting work at his sister's residence in the Wadi area ahead of Diwali.

The deceased has been identified as Sunil Shyamraoji Shelare, a resident of Indira Nagar, Wadi, Nagpur.

According to police, the incident occurred between 2 am and 2.30 am on November 1. Shelare had gone to his sister Vanita Dhiraj Thul's residence in Smruti Layout, Khadgaon Road, to undertake painting work as part of Diwali preparations.

While climbing onto the balcony (sajja) during the work, he reportedly lost his footing and fell headfirst to the ground, rendering him unconscious.

He was initially rushed to Lakshya Multispeciality Hospital and subsequently shifted to Lata Mangeshkar Hospital in Hingna for further treatment.

Despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries. Doctors declared him dead at around 7.40 pm on November 7.

Following information from the family, Wadi police registered an accidental death case. Further inquiry is underway.