Two Workers Die, Four Injured During Chhattisgarh Pole Shift

Seven workers were moving an electricity pole in a village in Chhattisgarh.

The electricity was still on during the work.

Two workers touched a live power line and died at the scene.

Four other workers were injured and taken to a hospital.

The dead workers were Alekh Ekka and Toman Dhruv.

After the accident, some workers briefly protested.

They said the contractor had not obtained permission to turn off the electricity.

A power department official said the contractor had not informed the concerned engineer or obtained the required permit.

Officials said action would be taken against anyone found responsible.