Tragic Electrocution Incidents in Uttar Pradesh Raise Safety Concerns
Worker burnt alive on high-tension pole; kin allege power restored during shutdown
Hindustan Times
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In two separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh, India, workers were electrocuted due to alleged negligence by local electricity authorities. A 30-year-old man died while repairing a high-tension pole in Badaun district, and a 24-year-old construction worker was killed in Lucknow. Both incidents have sparked outrage over electrical safety standards.
- 01A 30-year-old man was electrocuted while repairing a high-tension pole in Badaun district.
- 02The victim's family alleges power was restored during a promised shutdown.
- 03In a separate incident, a 24-year-old construction worker died after contacting a high-voltage line in Lucknow.
- 04Both incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns regarding electrical infrastructure in residential areas.
- 05Local residents are demanding accountability from the electricity authorities for negligence.
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In a tragic incident in Dhimarpur village, Badaun district, Uttar Pradesh, 30-year-old Arvind Kumar was electrocuted and burned alive while attempting to repair a high-tension electricity pole. His family claims that power was restored unexpectedly despite assurances of a shutdown. Eyewitnesses reported that he lost his balance and fell onto live wires, resulting in a horrific scene where his body became entangled and caught fire. The body remained stuck for nearly four hours before being retrieved by authorities. Meanwhile, in Lucknow, 24-year-old Suhail was killed instantly after coming into contact with an 11,000-volt overhead line while working on an under-construction house. Local residents expressed outrage over the lack of safety measures and accountability from the Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (LESA), which they claim has ignored previous complaints about the dangerous proximity of high-voltage lines to residential areas. Both incidents have raised serious concerns about electrical safety and the need for immediate action from local authorities.
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These incidents highlight critical safety issues regarding electrical infrastructure in residential areas, which may lead to stricter regulations and oversight.
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