- Lineman electrocuted while repairing electricity pole.
- Villagers block highway, demand compensation.
- Electricity department agrees to pay 40 lakh rupees.
- Incident highlights need for improved safety protocols.
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TranscriptIn the serene village of Khedi, located under the jurisdiction of Bhinai police station in Rajasthan's Kekri district, a heart-wrenching incident occurred that shook the local community to its core. Kishan Lal Jat, a thirty-seven-year-old lineman and a resident of Ratakot village, faced a tragic end while performing his duties. On June ninth, twenty twenty-four, Jat climbed an electricity pole to repair a fault in the supply line, a task that was part of his routine responsibilities. However, a critical lapse in communication within the electricity department transformed this routine task into a fatal ordeal.
While Jat was still on the pole, the power supply from the grid was prematurely resumed by department staff, resulting in his immediate electrocution. The gravity of the situation was underscored by the fact that Jat's body remained suspended from the pole for five hours, serving as a harrowing reminder of the risks linemen face in their daily work.
The incident ignited fury among the villagers, prompting them to block the Jaipur-Bhilwara National Highway in protest. The villagers demanded compensation for Jat's family, highlighting the negligence that led to his untimely demise. Their blockade caused a significant traffic jam, with vehicles lining up for more than a kilometer on both sides of the road. The situation escalated until law enforcement and department officials arrived to negotiate with the protesters.
In response to the villagers' demands, the electricity department and its contractor agreed to pay a compensation of forty lakh rupees to Jat's family. Additionally, a letter was written to the Chief Minister requesting further compensation. The law enforcement officials, including the Additional Superintendent of Police Ramchandra Singh and Deputy Superintendents of Police Harshit Sharma and Sajjan Singh, played key roles in controlling the situation and facilitating the resolution.
The community's reaction and the subsequent agreement for compensation underscore the critical need for improved safety protocols and accountability within utility departments to prevent such tragedies in the future. The incident in Khedi serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by electrical linemen and the importance of stringent safety measures to protect those who work to maintain essential services.
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