– Teenager electrocuted at Kuttikkattoor
– Young adult fatally electrocuted at Kuttikkattoor.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A devastating incident occurred in Kuttikkattoor, Kozhikode on Sunday night, resulting in the tragic death of a 19-year-old boy named Mohammed Rijas. The unfortunate event took place around 11.45 p.m., sending shockwaves through the local community.
According to authorities, the young man unwittingly came into contact with a high-voltage current while seeking shelter from the heavy rain by touching a pillar of a building. This fatal mistake led to the electrocution of the unsuspecting victim.
Following the incident, Youth Congress members gathered in protest outside the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) office in Kovoor, alleging negligence on the part of the utility company. They claimed that a previous electric shock complaint at the location had been ignored by KSEB officials, leading to this tragic outcome.
However, KSEB officials refuted these accusations, stating that they had conducted an inspection at the site in question. They attributed the unfortunate incident to a suspected short-circuit caused by the inclement weather conditions, particularly the heavy rainfall.
Ministerial Response and Investigation
In response to the tragic electrocution, the office of the Electricity Minister has announced an inquiry into the matter. If any evidence of negligence is found on the part of KSEB officials, appropriate action will be taken to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future.
This unfortunate event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of electrical safety measures, especially during adverse weather conditions. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Mohammed Rijas during this difficult time.
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– electrocuted at Kuttikkattoor
– 19-year-old electrocuted.
