Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP
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Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

New Indian Express  

The National Human Rights Commission, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two persons, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi on December, 18, 2024. According to a statement, the Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, indicate gross negligence on the part of the electricity department resulting in the death of two labourers. "This is a serious human rights violation and a matter of concern for the Commission," NHRC said in the statement. Accordingly, it has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, calling for a detailed report in the matter within two weeks.

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Two Electricity Board workers electrocuted to death in Trichy
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Two Electricity Board workers electrocuted to death in Trichy

India Today  

Two Tamil Nadu Electricity Board workers were electrocuted to death while repairing high-tension wires on Wednesday in Trichy. The two deceased, identified as 32-year-old Manickam and 45-year-old Kalamani, were contract employees with the Electricity Board. It seemed one turned off the power to the cables on the pole before the two climbed up for repairs, where high electric flow occurred …

Negligence Of Electricity Dept Leads To Loss Of Lives: Karnataka HC Declines Relief To BESCOM Officials Over Death Of Mother, Child Due To Live-Wire
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Negligence Of Electricity Dept Leads To Loss Of Lives: Karnataka HC Declines Relief To BESCOM Officials Over Death Of Mother, Child Due To Live-Wire

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a criminal case registered against BESCOM officials who were charged after a mother and her nine-month-old child died due to electric shock caused because of a live wire which was broken and lying on a public street. Who is responsible for the negligent act is always a matter of investigation or trial.” …

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