Negligence of the electricity department, tragic death of a lineman after getting stuck to an electric pole

Kanker, June 18 (HS). Due to the negligence of the electricity department, a lineman Kishun Darro resident Halba Chowki died tragically after getting stuck to an electricity pole in village Sulungi under the Naxal-affected Koylibeda police station area of ​​the district. It should be noted that the electricity department is not paying attention to the safety of its employees. Electricity workers are seen climbing the pole and working without safety equipment. In this case also, the negligence of the contract companies in electricity repair works is being exposed.

Koylibeda police station in-charge Malik Ram said that today on Tuesday afternoon, electricity repair work was going on in Sulungi village of Koylibeda area. During this, the electricity supply was started. Due to which lineman Kishun Darro died after getting hit by the current. The lineman remained stuck to the pole for a long time. After switching off the electricity supply, his body was brought down, the matter is being investigated.