Suspended Engineer Protests by Climbing Tower in Prayagraj, Demands Investigation into Lineman's Death
Suspended junior engineer scales 40-ft tower, alleges unfair action, seeks probe into fatal lineman accident
The Indian Express
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Abhay Kumar, a suspended Junior Engineer from the electricity department in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, climbed a 40-foot mobile tower to protest his suspension linked to a fatal accident involving a lineman. He demands an investigation into the incident and the revocation of his suspension, asserting that due process has not been followed.
- 01Abhay Kumar, a Junior Engineer, protested by climbing a mobile tower in Prayagraj.
- 02His suspension is related to a fatal accident involving a lineman during a power outage.
- 03Kumar demands a thorough investigation and the revocation of his suspension.
- 04He asserts that suspensions should follow due process and not be arbitrary.
- 05Kumar is willing to accept consequences if found guilty after an investigation.
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Abhay Kumar, a Junior Engineer in the electricity department of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, climbed a nearly 40-foot mobile tower on Thursday to protest his suspension following a fatal accident involving a lineman. The incident occurred while Kumar was addressing a malfunction of the 11KV Chhibaiya feeder. After working late to restore power, a lineman, who was not an employee, was called for assistance and suffered a fatal accident while working on the pole. Kumar claims he was unfairly suspended and demands an investigation into the incident, stating, “Any employee in the department who is at fault should definitely be punished.” He emphasizes the need for due process, arguing that suspensions should only occur in serious cases where an employee might influence the investigation. Kumar is prepared to accept punishment if found guilty but insists that an investigation must precede any disciplinary action.
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The incident highlights concerns about workplace safety and the procedures followed in disciplinary actions within the electricity department.
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