Electricity Worker Dies Of Electric Shock In MP's Chhatarpur

A 30-year-old electricity department worker, Santosh Anuragi, died after getting an electric shock during repair work in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday night.

The deceased was a resident of Aman Ganj locality and worked as a maintenance helper in the electricity department. The electric shock accident took place between 8 pm and 9 pm when Santosh climbed an electric pole to work on an 11 KV power line.

He came in contact with a live 33 KV line running above the pole and suffered a fatal electric shock. Santosh was taken for treatment after the electricity accident, but he could not be saved.

His body was sent for post-mortem at the district hospital on Tuesday. According to the family, both 11 KV and 33 KV power lines were passing through the pole where Santosh was working.

The power supply to the 11 KV line had been switched off for the repair work, but the 33 KV line above it was still live. Santosh's elder brother alleged that Santosh had gone to work on the pole on the instructions of Ramlal Anuragi.

The family claimed that he was sent to work without completely shutting down the electricity supply. The family has also expressed anger over the alleged electricity department negligence, saying that no senior official or employee from the department visited their home to offer condolences after the incident.

The family has demanded strict legal action against those responsible for the electric shock death and proper compensation. The electricity worker's death has left the family devastated, especially as Santosh had got married just three months ago.

His family members are mourning his death and have demanded action over the alleged negligence during the power line repair work. The incident highlights the need for proper safety protocols and procedures to be followed during maintenance work to prevent such accidents.

The family's demand for action and compensation is a reminder that the authorities must take responsibility for ensuring the safety of workers and providing support to their families in case of accidents.

The incident has also raised questions about the safety measures in place for electricity workers in Madhya Pradesh and the need for stricter regulations to prevent such accidents.

In conclusion, the death of Santosh Anuragi is a tragic reminder of the risks faced by electricity workers and the need for proper safety protocols and procedures to be followed during maintenance work.

The incident has sparked outrage and demands for action and compensation, and it remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to the family's demands and work to prevent such accidents in the future.

The safety of workers is a critical issue that requires attention and action from the authorities, and it is hoped that this incident will lead to changes that will prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.