Negligence Sparks Action: Officials Suspended Post-Electrocution
Three officials in Pauri district were suspended after a contractual lineman, Anil Negi, was electrocuted while repairing a fuse. The incident led to immediate action by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, aiming to enforce safety standards and prevent such tragedies in the future.
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In a swift response to a tragic electrocution incident, three officials have been suspended in Pauri district. The affected personnel include sub-divisional officer Chandramohan, junior engineer Shubham Kumar, and executive engineer Vineet Kumar Saxena, who face allegations of negligence.
Prompted by a complaint from Lansdowne MLA Dalip Singh Rawat, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed firm action against those responsible. Anil Negi, a contractual lineman with Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd, suffered a fatal electrocution while repairing a fuse, leading to communal outrage.
Villagers and local authorities demand accountability, emphasizing the necessity for stringent safety measures. Dhami underscored that such negligence is intolerable, urging officials to prioritize safety and ensure the availability of crucial protective gear for workers involved in electrical maintenance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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