Three friends hurt after touching high-tension wire at birthday party

NEW DELHI: Birthday celebrations turned sour for three friends, who were seriously injured after coming in contact with a high-tension wire on the terrace of a restaurant

NEW DELHI: Birthday celebrations turned sour for three friends, who were seriously injured after coming in contact with a high-tension wire on the terrace of a restaurant in Sagarpur area of Delhi on Saturday. They are out of danger.

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Police said Rinku, 24, and Ankit, 22, had accidentally touched a wire dangling on the restaurant terrace. Nitish, 23, was hurt while attempting to save the two. It was Nitish’s birthday.

All three were allegedly drunk when the incident took place. They suffered burns on their hands and abdominal area and were taken to a nearby hospital. They were out of danger, said police.

A case under section 336 and 337 (causing hurt by endangering life or personal safety of others) of IPC had been registered against the restaurant owner, said additional DCP (southwest), Manoj C.

“The concerned authorities have been informed about the incident. Efforts are on to arrest the owner of JD Restaurant where the incident took place,” said the additional DCP.

A senior police officer said Nitish had organised a birthday party for five of his friends at JD Restaurant located opposite the Janakpuri Cinema.

At 9:30pm on Saturday, after cutting the birthday cake, the three began celebrating and shook open the beer bottles on the terrace.

“In the process, Rinku and Ankit accidentally touched the high-tension wire and got electrocuted. Seeing his friends shaking, Nitish went to rescue them and also got electrocuted. All three fell unconscious on the floor,” said the officer, adding one of the friends called the police.