One man was killed and another critically injured after receiving an electric shock from a high-tension power transmission cable while installing a television cable on the terrace of a house in the Kothrud on Thursday morning.
According to officials from the Kothrud police station, the incident occurred at around 11:30 am in the Sutardara area. The deceased has been identified as Pundalik Laxman Shinde, 33. Swapnil Shivram Bodke, 28, sustained injuries.
According to officials, the two men were installing the cable of a direct-to-home television set and were taking it from one building terrace to another when they received an electric shock from a high-tension power transmission cable.
The police have registered a case of accidental death and further investigation is underway.