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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Man, son electrocuted in Cachar dist after touching live wire
Silchar: A 38-year-old man and his four-year-old son were electrocuted on Friday morning in the Silcoorie-Dharmakhal area of Cachar district, allegedly due to the gross negligence of the power department. Pawan Kumar Malah and his son Viki came in contact with a live wire that had been hanging dangerously in front of their home. According to witnesses, the wire had reportedly snapped from an electric pole days ago and remained unattended despite repeated complaints from local residents. "We had informed the electricity office several times about the hanging wire, but they only gave assurances and never came to fix it," said neighbour Bijoy Kumar Malah. "Today, I heard screams and rushed out. I used a bamboo stick to separate them from the wire, but it was too late. They died in the ambulance while being taken to the hospital." Pawan's wife, who tried to rescue her husband and son, also suffered injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. The bodies have been sent to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) for autopsy. The incident has sparked outrage in the locality, with residents demanding accountability and immediate action against the officials responsible. Local sources claim that this is not the first time complaints against the power department have gone unaddressed in the area. The deaths have intensified calls for an independent inquiry and compensation for the bereaved family. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
A day after CM's assurance, steps initiated to register boy on organ waitlist
After the Chief Minister's assurance, Kriti Varma, an amputee from Krishnagiri district who scored 471 marks in the Class 12 board examinations and sought the CM's help to undergo hand transplantation, is being registered on the organ waitlist at the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital (SMCH). Since 2018, eight persons have undergone hand transplantation in the State - both in the government and private sectors - and currently, there are 26 persons on the waitlist for hand transplantation. Following his request for help, CM M.K. Stalin responded on 'X' saying he has asked Health Minister Ma. Subramanian to arrange for his medical treatments. Soon, arrangements were made to bring him and his family to Chennai. Mr. Subramanian met them along with a team of doctors on Friday and discussed the required measures to go ahead. Officials of the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN) and doctors from SMCH including from the Institute for Research and Rehabilitation of Hand and Department of Plastic Surgery were present. As a first step, the boy was being waitlisted for hand transplantation. On Monday, he will be admitted at SMCH for various investigations for two to three days after which he would be discharged, the Minister told reporters. Mr. Subramanian said they had initially proposed artificial limbs as both Indian-made and foreign-made advanced prosthetics were available but he wanted hand transplantation. 'In the government sector, hand transplants were performed at SMCH, and Global Hospitals in the private sector. Since 2018, eight persons have undergone hand transplantation in Tamil Nadu. As of now, 26 persons are on the waitlist,' he said. Doctors have said the hands donated by a deceased donor should be transplanted within six hours, he added. 'He wants to pursue engineering. So, we have asked him if he is ready to study in a college in and around Chennai by residing in a hostel,' he said. His educational expenses for four years would be borne by a voluntary organisation, the Minister added. Officials said there are 18 waitlisted patients in government hospitals. When a brain dead donor is from a government hospital, the priority will be for patients waitlisted in any government hospital. When the donor is from a private hospital, the organ will go into the common waitlist. Among others, N. Gopalakrishnan, member secretary, TRANSTAN and Mahesh, dean (in-charge), SMCH were present.
