Lineman electrocuted

Mysore/Mysuru: A duty-bound lineman was electrocuted at Hootagalli yesterday. The deceased is Santosh (26), an Assistant Lineman. He was repairing a transformer when he was electrocuted.

His parents and friends, alleging negligence, have held CESC officials responsible for Santosh’s death as no precautionary measures were taken when he was repairing the transformer.

ACP Gajendra Prasad visited the spot and a case has been registered in this regard at Vijayanagar Police Station.

This post was published on July 24, 2023 7:31 pm