Tragic Electrocution Incident Claims Lives of Woman and Infant in Bengaluru’s Whitefield Area

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru on Sunday morning, as a young woman and her nine-month-old child tragically lost their lives due to electrocution. The victims have been identified as 23-year-old Kadugodi and her daughter, Suviksa Lee, aged only nine months. This unfortunate incident occurred when they accidentally came into contact with a high-voltage electric wire.

According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Whitefield, the incident occurred around 6:00 am near Hope Farm, within the jurisdiction of the Kadugodi police station. An electric wire belonging to the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) fell down unexpectedly, instantly leading to the fatal electrocution of the mother and child. The DCP stated, “They tragically lost their lives on the spot.”

The Whitefield police have promptly registered a case in connection with this shocking incident. The investigation has already commenced, and the DCP assured that all relevant BESCOM officials and staff are currently being interrogated to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

BESCOM, which stands for Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited, is responsible for distributing electricity across eight districts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru.

Further details about the incident are yet to be revealed, and the authorities are diligently working towards providing a comprehensive account of the events that transpired on that fateful morning.

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