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Four family members electrocuted while trying to save one another in Phaltan

Police and local authorities reached the house after being alerted by residents. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:32 am IST

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)
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:14 am IST

3-year-old girl electrocuted after power restored in Wadala

3-year-old girl electrocuted after power restored in Wadala
Published on Jun 26, 2026 06:54 am IST

Man electrocuted while putting up politician’s birthday banner on power pole

Man electrocuted while putting up politician’s birthday banner on power pole
Published on Jun 20, 2026 06:18 am IST

Kurukshetra: Man dies of electrocution, another dies saving him

The bodies have been handed over to the families after post-mortem. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 04:08 am IST

22-year-old power worker electrocuted while repairing pole in Virar

22-year-old power worker electrocuted while repairing pole in Virar
Published on Jun 13, 2026 06:26 am IST

Heavy rain, thunderstorms damage 61 houses in Tripura; man dies of electrocution

A total of 61 houses were damaged in different parts of the state due to heavy rain and thunderstorm (Representative photo)
Published on May 27, 2026 08:47 pm IST

Ludhiana: Labourer electrocuted to death at work site

Victim Dharminder. The incident took place near Machhiwara. (HT Photo)
Published on May 26, 2026 04:10 am IST

26-year-old dies of electric shock

Photo for representation (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on May 18, 2026 03:20 am IST

Crew member dies due to electrocution on Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 set in Chennai

Rajinikanth's still from Jailer 2 teaser announcement.
Updated on May 15, 2026 07:58 am IST

UP man gets life term for electrocuting mentally challenged wife to death in Bareilly

UP man gets life term for electrocuting mentally challenged wife to death in Bareilly
Published on May 07, 2026 03:48 pm IST

Worker burnt alive on high-tension pole; kin allege power restored during shutdown

The deceased had climbed the pole to rectify a fault and assist with line-shifting work for a private tubewell. (Pic for representation)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 05:44 am IST

Worker dies, another injured after electrocution in Kapashera

A case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is being registered (Photo for representation)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 03:26 am IST

Labourer dies of electrocution in Delhi's Kapashera; mason injured

A police team reached the scene and learnt that two people, a mason and a labourer, had suffered electric shock and were rushed to a nearby hospital.
Published on Mar 20, 2026 01:45 am IST

38 elephants, 9 tigers died in Chhattisgarh in last 26 months: State govt data

In addition, 562 other wild animals , including leopards, bears, blue bulls, died during the same period due to different causes. (Image sourced from WWF)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 08:58 pm IST

DHBVN officials booked after farmer’s electrocution in Gurugram

Surender Singh, 53, was replacing an aluminium irrigation pipe when it touched the live wire; he was rushed to SGT Hospital but declared dead on arrival. (File photo)
Published on Mar 08, 2026 04:42 am IST

Bandhavgarh reserve lost 8 tigers in 2.5 months: Report

Bandhavgarh reserve lost 8 tigers in 2.5 months: Report
Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:10 pm IST

'Electric bed' claims man's life in Delhi's Tri Nagar. What happened?

A PCR call was received at Keshav Puram Police Station on February 12.
Published on Feb 16, 2026 12:00 am IST

High-voltage cable claims 15-year-old’s life in Lucknow’s Bijnor

(For representation)
Published on Feb 09, 2026 05:22 am IST

Two tigers electrocuted in MP's Shahdol; nine big cat deaths in state since Jan 1, says official

Two tigers electrocuted in MP's Shahdol; nine big cat deaths in state since Jan 1, says official
Published on Feb 02, 2026 07:36 pm IST

Electrocution kills 2 tigers in MP’s Shahdol; poaching ruled out

Officials said the body parts of the two tigers - one male and the other female - were found intact, suggesting that their deaths were not due to poaching (PTI/Representative Image)
Published on Feb 02, 2026 07:21 pm IST

Lineman electrocuted to death in UP's Deoria

Lineman electrocuted to death in UP's Deoria
Updated on Jan 19, 2026 01:28 pm IST

Ludhiana: Fifth electrocution in six months: Safety lapses blamed as PSPCL worker electrocuted on duty, critical

The injured 44-year-old CHB worker is currently undergoing treatment at ESIC Hospital. (HT File)
Published on Jan 03, 2026 06:18 am IST

Punjab: Lineman dead during repair work in Ferozepur

Another lineman remains hospitalised, but stable.
Published on Dec 28, 2025 05:38 am IST

Bengaluru man dies after being electrocuted while trying to rescue his pet

Kumar’s pet macaw flew out of his house and perched on an electric pole nearby.
Updated on Dec 13, 2025 04:25 pm IST

Fireman who died saving pigeon was not given safety gear

Fireman who died saving pigeon was not given safety gear
Published on Oct 17, 2025 06:32 am IST

Two MSEDCL employees booked for 17-year-old’s electrocution in Bhandup

Two MSEDCL employees booked for 17-year-old’s electrocution in Bhandup
Published on Oct 16, 2025 05:18 am IST

Man on tractor in a procession electrocuted

An iron structure mounted on a tractor came in contact with high tension wire and the deceased, who was standing near to it, got electrocuted. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Oct 11, 2025 06:36 am IST

Kolkata official makes controversial remarks on electrocution deaths

Kolkata: A woman wades through the waterlogged street of south Kolkata due to heavy rainfall, in Kolkata on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Sept 25, 2025 10:44 pm IST

Ludhiana: Man electrocuted to death while changing Nishan Sahib’s chola

Kin of electrocution victims at the civil hospital in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Sept 17, 2025 04:16 am IST