Tragic Power Line Incident: Lineman Electrocuted

A lineman in Khejuri died from electrocution during power line repair. Despite securing a shutdown, power was restored prematurely, leading to fatal injuries. Police have filed a case against a substation worker and an unidentified person, initiating further legal steps.

A tragic incident struck in Khejuri, where a 33-year-old lineman lost his life due to electrocution during a power line repair. The mishap occurred at the Ratsar power substation when the electricity supply was unexpectedly resumed while Hriday Narayan Yadav was repairing a fault.

Despite taking necessary precautions, including securing a proper shutdown from the substation, Yadav was caught off-guard when the power was restored, receiving a severe electric shock. The incident left him critically injured, and he succumbed to his injuries at the district hospital.

Following a complaint by his widow, Poonam Devi, police have registered a case for culpable homicide against Anil Kumar, an employee at the Ratsar substation, and an unidentified person. Authorities are advancing with legal proceedings to address the tragedy.

(With inputs from agencies.)