Pune : Tragic Electrocution Claims Life in Brahma Estate Compound in Kondhwa
In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded amidst a power outage, a 30-year-old man named Ajay Kumar Sharma met with a fatal accident and was electrocuted in the Brahma Estate compound in Pune.
The unfortunate incident occurred when Sharma unintentionally came into contact with an electrified fence within the compound, resulting in his untimely demise. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the matter to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The series of events leading up to the tragedy began when Sharma, seeking shelter from the rain and the power outage, decided to take a leisurely stroll within the premises of an e-learning school located in the Brahma Estate compound. It was during this walk that he accidentally touched the charged fence, leading to the fatal electrocution. Despite immediate medical attention, Sharma could not be saved, leaving behind a grieving wife and two children.
Expressing deep sorrow and demanding accountability, the victim’s brother asserted that the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (MSEDCL) should be held responsible for the incident. He urged the police to take action against both MSEDCL and the individual responsible for the property.
Santosh Sonawane, the police inspector in charge of the Kondhwa police station, shared preliminary information about the incident. He stated that Sharma entered the e-learning school premises at approximately 7 PM, when the tragic contact with the electrified fence occurred. As per standard procedure, an FIR has been filed against an unknown person, and a comprehensive investigation is currently underway.
In response to the incident, Nishikant Raut, the public relations officer of MSEDCL, presented the findings of the state government’s electricity inspector. The report indicated that electricity from a streetlight pole seeped into the fence upon the restoration of power. Raut clarified that the streetlight pole in question was located within the Brahma Estate compound and did not fall under MSEDCL’s jurisdiction. As a result, he absolved MSEDCL of any responsibility, considering the issue to be an internal electricity problem.
