BESCOM lineman electrocuted while repairing transformer in Bengaluru

A BESCOM worker died of electrocution in Bengaluru on Monday morning while he was repairing a transformer.

Published on: Jan 25, 2023, 11:02:19 IST

By Yamini C S

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A 28-year-old Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BSECOM) worker died of electrocution on Monday in what appears to be the first case of electrocution in Bengaluru this year. The deceased has been identified as Gautham. He was repairing a transformer while on night duty when he was electrocuted, news agency PTI reported.

Bengaluru saw a number of electrocution-related cases last year, four of which took place within a span of just over a month.

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The incident occurred in the city's Gopalapura area. Gautham received a complaint about sparks in a transformer on Monday morning and climbed the electric pole to inspect and repair it. However, he came in contact with a live wire and was electrocuted instantly. CCTV footage of the incident showed Gautham falling from the pole, while on-lookers and by-standers rushed to help him.

Gautham was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, PTI quoted police as saying. Several reports said a complaint was filed by Gautham's father, Rangaswamy, at the Magadi road police station, where he blamed the electricity board of negligence.

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Bengaluru saw a number of electrocution-related cases last year, four of which took place within a span of just over a month - in April to May. Summer showers claimed a 21-year-old youth's life, who was electrocuted when he came in close contact with a cut wire hanging from an electric pole, while a 22-year-old man was electrocuted as he was walking on a footpath in Bengaluru's Sanjaynagar. Two other men and a woman, aged 30, 40 and 23, respectively, were also killed due to electrocution last year.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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