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Worker electrocuted during repair work, kin stage protest
Mohali: A tragic incident in the village of Mor Thikri in Derabassi claimed the life of 34-year-old contract worker, Lakhveer Singh, who was electrocuted while repairing an overhead power line.
The deceased, a resident of Matwale village, is survived by his wife and two children.
According to eyewitnesses and family members, Lakhveer Singh climbed a transformer on Monday to carry out repairs when he suffered an electric shock, which caused him to fall to his death. The incident has sparked outrage, with the victim's family and local farmer union leaders accusing Powercom of gross negligence.
On Tuesday, grieving family members staged a protest outside the Powercom office, joined by representatives of farmer organisations.
Protesters alleged that Powercom failed to secure the required safety permit before initiating repair work, because of which the transformer was live during the task. "Had power supply been shut down, this tragedy could have been averted," a protester said.
The victim had reportedly been working under a private contractor associated with Powercom for the past three years. His family claimed that despite the fatality, no official from Powercom visited them or offered support.
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"Not even a phone call—this is how they treat workers who risk their lives daily," said a family member.
Protesters demanded immediate compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the victim's family and refused to allow postmortem till their demands were addressed. "We will not cremate the body till justice is served," said one of the protesters. They also cited the recent death of another lineman, Gagandeep, who died in similar circumstances days ago, raising further questions about the department's safety protocols.
When approached for comment, SDO Gurjinder Singh confirmed that an inquiry had been initiated. "A detailed investigation is underway. Strict action will follow based on the findings," he said. As of the time of reporting, the protest continues, with tensions running high among villagers demanding accountability and support for the bereaved family. MSID:: 121600219 413 |
