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    Electrocution News

    Class 4 UP student dies after touching high-tension wire at school, 3 staff arrrested

    According to police, the incident took place around 9 am on Monday at the primary school in Kanaila village.
    India News
    Published 10 days ago

    8 electrocuted, 5 injured during Rajasthan road construction

    The villagers staged a protest at the site, alleging that no staff were present at the grid substation when they called to have the power supply switched off.
    Cities
    Updated 11 days ago

    Lufthansa crew member among 2 foreigners dead due to suspected electrocution in Bengaluru

    Police have registered a case in connection with the incident, and further investigation is underway.
    India News
    Updated 13 days ago

    Chandigarh: 3 months after scholar’s death, brother gets PU job letter

    The appointment will be on probation and can be extended in accordance with the rules of Panjab University, the letter stated. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 16 days ago

    3 months after research scholar’s electrocution: Panjab University inquiry flags glaring safety gaps

    The audit was carried out following directions from Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan, who is the ex-officio Chancellor of the varsity. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 17 days ago

    Ludhiana: 22-year-old removing hoarding during shutdown electrocuted

    Road blockades disrupted normal life in several parts of Ludhiana and nearby towns. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
    Cities
    Published 29 days ago

    Discom officials booked after man gets electrocuted by transmission line

    The victim was identified as Manoj Kumar, a resident of Lohina village in Palwal’s Mundkati area.
    Cities
    Published 37 days ago

    Two electrocuted to death, three injured at Sunam fair

    The deceased victims were residents of Tohana and Kularan, both aged between 25 and 30 years.
    Cities
    Published 49 days ago

    PSPCL contract worker climbs wrong feeder, dies of electrocution

    Resham Singh, a complaint-handling bike (CHB) worker, was deployed to attend to the fault on the Bhagwanpura AP feeder. (HT Photo)
    Cities
    Updated 51 days ago

    Labourer electrocuted while drilling wall at under-construction site in Mumbai

    According to the police, Prasonta Bora was using a core-drilling machine when its wire allegedly got cut and he suffered an electric shock.
    Cities
    Updated 51 days ago

    2 dead, 6 injured after electrocution in Mumbai's Lalbaug Ganesh pandal

    The incident took place at a cold drink stall situated approximately 15 metres away from the temporary meter cabin.
    Cities
    Updated 53 days ago

    19-year-old electrocuted in Jogeshwari immersion pond

    iMumbai, India - September 20, 2026: 19-year-old Rohit Bhimsing Rathod, who died after receiving an electric shock during Ganpati idol immersion, at the Lokmanya Tilak Ganesh Visarjan Talav in Shyam Nagar, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai, on Saturday night in mumbai, India, on Sunday, September 20, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 54 days ago

    Trying to save his dog from live wire, Faridabad man also electrocuted

    Aman Chautala was found dead around 100 metres from his home in Rajiv Colony, Sector 56A, along with his dog.
    Cities
    Updated 55 days ago

    Delhi University students protest electrocution of gardener at South Campus

    An FIR has been registered under sections 287 (negligent conduct) and 106 (1) (causing death by rash or negligent act) of the BNS. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 66 days ago

    11-yr-old boy electrocuted, two sustain burn injuries in Bareilly

    11-yr-old boy electrocuted, two sustain burn injuries in Bareilly
    Cities
    Published 68 days ago

    Nayagaon man dies of suspected electrocution

    The victim, identified as Mewalal, was on his way to duty around 5.30 am when he allegedly came in contact with a live wire. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 70 days ago

    Ludhiana: PSPCL staffer electrocuted while replacing jumper, dies

    Sukhjit Singh, the victim. (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 76 days ago

    PWD vs BSES after Delhi police FIR alleges negligence in electrocution death

    Police have registered a negligence case over the electrocution death of 28-year-old Sandeep in east Delhi’s Surajmal Vihar
    Cities
    Updated 76 days ago

    Chandigarh: Take steps to prevent deaths by electrocution or face action, says High court

    The PIL filed on August 10 had demanded that the authorities be directed to conduct a comprehensive technical inspection and safety assessment of the entire electrical infrastructure in Nayagaon localities. (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 77 days ago

    Man dies after electrocution near Delhi's Anand Vihar; family alleges murder

    The spot on the central verge in Surajmal Vihar in east Delhi, where the man allegedly suffered the electric shock.
    Cities
    Updated 76 days ago

    20-year-old man electrocuted on waterlogged terrace in Gurugram

    20-year-old man electrocuted on waterlogged terrace in Gurugram
    Cities
    Updated 80 days ago

    21-year-old labourer electrocuted in Noida, another hurt; landlord booked

    Photo for representation (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 89 days ago

    Chandigarh: PU set to form departmental safety committees following vice-president’s directions

    The chairpersons of the departments shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation of appropriate safety measures and shall submit monthly action-taken reports. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 96 days ago

    8-yr-old boy electrocuted by charging e-scooter in Ghaziabad

    Police said the incident took place on Friday afternoon when the boy was playing near the vehicle.
    Cities
    Updated 97 days ago

    25-year-old dies of electrocution on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

    The incident took place around 10am near pillar number 52 when the man was trying to cross the central verge and came in contact with high-voltage electric wires, police said. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 99 days ago

    Two workers electrocuted during sewer line excavation in Faridabad, house owner booked

    Two workers electrocuted during sewer line excavation in Faridabad, house owner booked
    Cities
    Published 105 days ago

    FIR lodged over death of PhD scholar in Punjab; varsity offers ₹16 lakh aid, job to family member

    FIR lodged over death of PhD scholar in Punjab; varsity offers <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16 lakh aid, job to family member
    Cities
    Published 107 days ago

    Chandigarh: PU scholar dies of ‘electrocution’, triggers panic, stir

    Protest at PU V-C's office after a PhD scholar dies of electrocution. (Keshav Singh/HT)
    Cities
    Updated 108 days ago

    112 elephant, 23 tiger deaths in 2025-26: Parl data

    HT Image
    India News
    Published 110 days ago

    Four killed in separate electrocution incidents across Prayagraj division

    Victims included two women in Pratapgarh, a farmer in Prayagraj and a contractual lineman who succumbed to injuries suffered nearly two-and-a-half months ago. (For representation only)
    Cities
    Updated 133 days ago
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