A 16-year-old boy dies after allegedly coming into contact with a low-hanging electric wire linked to a government school in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district, according to reporting by NDTV. The incident reportedly occurs when the boy interacts with the wire, and he is later found dead. Following the death, the boy’s parents file a case against the state power board, alleging negligence over the condition and placement of the electrical line near the school. The reporting states that the electric wire is low-hanging, creating an alleged hazard for students and others in the area. The case is filed as the family seeks accountability and action related to the power supply infrastructure around the school. Details on an official inquiry, compensation claims, or any immediate response from the power board are not provided in the supplied coverage. The matter remains under legal process following the complaint filed by the parents.
16-year-old dies after contact with low-hanging wire in Karnataka; parents file case
A 16-year-old boy dies after allegedly coming into contact with a low-hanging electric wire linked to a government school in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district, according to reporting by NDTV. The incident...
- A 16-year-old boy dies after allegedly contacting a low-hanging electric wire.
- The wire is connected to a government school in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district.
- The death is attributed to electrocution in the reporting.
- The boy’s parents file a case against the power board.
- The incident raises allegations of unsafe conditions around the school’s power infrastructure.
A 16-year-old boy allegedly died of electrocution after coming into contact with a low-hanging electric wire connected to a government school in Karnataka's Tumakuru district.
9 hours agoA 16-year-old boy allegedly died of electrocution after coming into contact with a low-hanging electric wire connected to a government school in Karnataka's Tumakuru district.
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