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On-duty electrician electrocuted in Ranchi

Ranchi: An electrician was electrocuted while repairing an 11,000-volt overhead power line at Anandi village in Ormanjhi on the outskirts of Ranchi on Monday. Umesh Kumar Mahato (35), a resident of Shankar Chowk in Ormanjhi, reportedly shut down power supply before beginning what was a routine repair work. However, an unexpected restoration of electric flow through the line led to his instant death. Locals gheraoed the local office of Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), accusing its officials of negligence, and demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation and a govt job for the family of the deceased. "This is not an accident but result of gross departmental negligence. Umesh would be alive if the electricity line had been properly checked and grounded. Those responsible must be held accountable," said a local. JBVNL officials said they were awaiting an official report on the incident. Manmohan Kumar, the general manager of JBVNL's Ranchi Supply Area Board, said, "Though the high-tension line was believed to be disconnected at the source, reverse power flow or back-feed from a generator on a connected low-tension line could have re-energized the line unexpectedly." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Kumar said electricians often ignore the safety protocols which include discharging ground lines at both ends. "There is no major technology involved, just basic safety protocol which includes discharge, ground the working pole, and test. But due to haste or overconfidence, even trained workers sometimes skip steps, which can lead to disasters," he added. Moti an electrician, said, "We have not been provided with any safety gear such as boots, raincoats, or gloves. Whenever we have to carry out work in waterlogged areas, we coordinate among feeder to ensure that the power supply remains switched off during the task."