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Security Guard Electrocuted in Ghaziabad

Tragedy strikes in Ghaziabad, a security guard dies after being electrocuted on a flooded road. CCTV footage captures the incident.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 10 July 2026 at 11:16 am
Security Guard Electrocuted in Ghaziabad

A tragic incident occurred in Ghaziabad on Thursday at around 3:20 pm, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old security guard. The incident took place near a park in Nyay Khand-1, Indirapuram area, where the guard was electrocuted while crossing a waterlogged road.

The deceased, identified as Bablu, a resident of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, worked as a security guard at a society in Indirapuram. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the man walking out of the park before collapsing moments later.

A preliminary probe indicates that waterlogged surroundings near an electrical transformer may have caused the fatal incident. Police believe that an electric current was flowing through the water, making it impossible for people nearby to approach him immediately.

After the incident, bystanders tried to revive Bablu, but he had already died. Police arrived at the scene, took possession of the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination. The power supply was disconnected, and local residents pulled the man out of the water and rushed him to LYF Hospital in Gyan Khand-1, where doctors declared him brought dead.

The deceased's family has demanded prompt action from the police, and authorities are probing whether any negligence in maintaining electrical infrastructure or ensuring public safety during the rains contributed to the fatality.

The incident has sparked outrage in the area, with many questioning the lack of safety measures in place to prevent such accidents. The police are investigating the matter and will take necessary actions against those responsible.

The incident highlights the importance of ensuring public safety during the monsoon season, particularly in areas with electrical infrastructure. It also raises questions about the maintenance of electrical transformers and the measures in place to prevent electrocution.

In recent years, there have been several incidents of electrocution during the monsoon season in various parts of the country. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased vigilance and safety measures to prevent such tragedies.

The police investigation is ongoing, and the family of the deceased is awaiting justice. The incident has left the community in shock, and many are demanding stricter safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future.

In conclusion, the electrocution of a security guard in Ghaziabad is a tragic reminder of the importance of ensuring public safety during the monsoon season. The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and safety measures to prevent such tragedies, and the police investigation will hopefully bring justice to the family of the deceased.

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