Civil Services Aspirant Electrocution Sparks Outcry in Delhi

Nilesh Rai, a 26-year-old civil services aspirant, died due to electrocution in Delhi's Patel Nagar. The incident was caused by an electrical current leakage from a customer's damaged motor wiring. Delhi Congress demands Rs 1 crore compensation, and the Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

A civil services aspirant, Nilesh Rai, tragically died from electrocution in Delhi's Patel Nagar, police reported on Wednesday. Officials are scrutinizing CCTV footage and liaising with power distribution companies to piece together the events leading to the accident.

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav has called for a Rs 1 crore compensation for Rai's family, pledging full support to seek justice.

This follows a statement from a Tata Power Discom official who labeled the incident 'unfortunate,' citing electric leakage from damaged wiring. The Delhi government has launched an inquiry, directed by Power Minister Atishi to determine the responsible parties.