23-year-old woman and her nine-month-old daughter electrocuted in Bengaluru

Police – Accident – Death – Obituary News : Tragic Electrocution Incident Takes Lives of 23-Year-Old Woman and Infant Daughter in Bengaluru

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 23-year-old woman named Soundharya and her nine-month-old daughter, Suviksha, were electrocuted while walking near the Hope Farm junction in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, sending shockwaves throughout the community.

Soundharya and her daughter, residents of AKG Colony under Kadugodi police limits, were on their way to Soundharya’s mother’s house when the accident took place. It was around 6 am when they were walking on the footpath and inadvertently stepped onto a wire that had fallen on the road. The high voltage electric shock instantly claimed their lives, leaving everyone in shock and disbelief.

Promptly informed by passersby, the Kadugodi police arrived at the scene and registered a case. They have initiated a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of Soundharya and her daughter. Preliminary findings suggest that fiber-optic cables have fallen on footpaths in several areas of the city and have not been removed, leading to such unfortunate incidents. It is believed that Soundharya mistakenly assumed the electric wire to be a harmless fiber-optic cable and inadvertently stepped on it.

Expressing their anguish and concern, citizens have demanded action against the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) for their negligence in addressing the issue of live wires lying on the city roads. Whitefield Rising, a citizens’ group, took to social media to express their outrage and said, “She came in contact with a live BESCOM wire just hanging from the top. Hope Farm is one of the busiest junctions in Whitefield, with thousands of people walking, waiting to catch the bus, walking to the metro station. When will an FIR be filed against negligence in Bangalore?”

In response to the incident, Shivakumar Gunare, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for the Whitefield division, revealed that three BESCOM workers have been detained and are currently being questioned. Their involvement in the incident is being thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.

The tragic incident has once again highlighted the need for proper maintenance and attention to public safety in urban areas. It serves as a grim reminder that even seemingly harmless objects can pose a threat if not handled with caution. The authorities are urged to take immediate action to ensure the removal of all potential hazards from public spaces to prevent similar accidents in the future.

Soundharya’s husband, who hails from Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu, works in a private firm in the industrial town of Neyveli near Cuddalore. This devastating incident has left him shattered, and he is receiving support from family and friends during this difficult time.

The community is mourning the loss of Soundharya and her innocent daughter, Suviksha. Their untimely demise serves as a somber reminder of the importance of public safety and the need for stricter measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future..