Karnataka Energy Minister announces ₹5 lakh ex-gratia after tragic mother-daughter electrocution incident

Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the victims' kin in the tragic electrocution incident in Bengaluru.

Published on: Nov 20, 2023, 11:01:35 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George addressed the tragic mother and daughter electrocution incident in Bengaluru on Sunday and announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the victims' kin.

Karnataka energy minister KJ George. (PTI Photo)

The horrific incident occurred early on Sunday morning in Bengaluru's Whitefield area near the Hope Farm junction, when a 23-year-old woman accidentally stepped on a live wire on a footpath while carrying her nine-month-old baby girl, which electrocuted both of them instantly. The woman's husband was also present at the site, but escaped from threat to life.

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The deceased woman has been identified as Soundarya. As the incident happened within the Kadugodi police station limits, officers from the station have registered a case and are probing the matter.

Minister KJ George took to social media site ‘X’, and wrote that authorities have taken up an inquiry into the incident and that three BESCOM workers have been suspended for negligence. The minister also assured strict action against those responsible for the mishap.

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“In a deeply unfortunate incident, a lady and a child have lost their lives to electrocution close to Hope Farm in Whitefield, Bengaluru. We have taken up an inquiry into the incident that has led to these unfortunate deaths and are awaiting the report. The line man, AE and AEE have been suspended for dereliction of duty. Anyone else responsible for this accident will be dealt with tough actions, so that such mishaps do not recur in the future," he posted.

"Our prayers are with the families that have lost their precious members. The state government will give ₹5 lakh each to the family members who have lost their kins in this grave incident,” he added.

Further investigation is underway and more details are awaited.

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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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