Lineman Suffers Fatal Electrocution During Duty in Ramanthapur

Quick Summary

• Incident: A 50-year-old lineman, Seviya Naik, employed by TGSCPCL, died due to accidental electrocution while repairing electricity lines in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad.
• Details: According to eyewitnesses and Uppal Police inspector K. Bhaskar,Naik came into contact with a live wire during the repair operation.
• Reaction: Family members accused the Electricity Department of negligence and held them responsible for Naik’s death.
• Legal Action: Uppal Police has registered a case and examination is ongoing.
• Context: This incident follows a similar electrocution tragedy in Ramanthapur less than a month earlier (August 18), when five men died and four were injured after a chariot made contact with an overhead live wire during a Krishna Janmashtami procession.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The repeated incidents of electrocution deaths within weeks in the same locality raise concerns about infrastructure safety standards and accountability within public departments. Both incidents suggest potential lapses in protocols surrounding live electrical lines-whether during organized processions or routine maintenance work. Given the allegations from Naik’s family regarding official negligence, this event highlights systemic risks tied to oversight failures. immediate corrective measures-such as better worker training,rigorous inspections for electrical infrastructures,or clearer safety guidelines-might be critical to prevent further tragedies. With investigations underway by law enforcement authorities like Uppal Police, transparency in findings will be crucial for restoring public trust.