Electric shock claims life of wireman while fixing street light in western India
by Aditi VermaA wireman lost his life due to an electric shock while repairing a street light in western India’s Maharashtra.
The incident occurred in Murbad, Thane district, on July 23.
Visuals showed a man working to fix a light on an electric pole on the street. Suddenly, he fell forcefully onto the road below. There he lay, injured and unconscious. People passing by saw the unexpected incident and were shocked by what had just happened.
In a tragic incident that shocked the local community, 53-year-old wireman Kamalakar Bhoir lost his life due to an electric shock while on duty.
The incident occurred in Murbad, where Bhoir was repairing a malfunctioning street light under the jurisdiction of the Murbad Municipal Council.
According to reports, Bhoir climbed the pole to fix the light when the previously shut-off power supply was suddenly restored. Bhoir received a severe electric shock, causing him to fall from the pole. He sustained a severe head injury upon impact, resulting in his immediate death. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, and the footage shows the critical moment leading to Bhoir’s fatal fall.
This incident has brought to light the ongoing issues of negligence and mismanagement within the power distribution company, Mahavitaran. Residents and Bhoir’s colleagues have expressed their outrage and grief, calling for a thorough investigation and accountability for the mishap.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and the video footage is being reviewed to determine the exact sequence of events and any potential lapses in safety protocols. Bhoir’s untimely death has left his family and the community in mourning, with calls for improved safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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