Archive · 29 Sep 2026
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.
Two workers were electrocuted and died while shifting an electricity pole in Pakargaon village, Jashpur district.
Four other workers suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital in Pathalgaon.
Police said the workers contacted a live supply line without the power being disconnected.
The deceased were identified as Alekh Ekka, 28, and Toman Dhruv, 30.
Workers protested, alleging the contractor ordered the work without securing permission to shut off power.
- Who
- Seven workers employed by a private contractor; two died and four were injured.
- What
- An electrical accident occurred while workers were shifting an electricity pole.
- When
- Tuesday, September 29.
- Where
- Pakargaon village, under Pathalgaon police station limits in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The workers came into contact with a live supply line while the power remained connected.
- Deaths
- 2 workers
- Injuries
- 4 workers
- Workers involved
- 7 workers employed by a private contractor
- Deceased
- Alekh Ekka, 28, and Toman Dhruv, 30
- Location
- Pakargaon village, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh
- Immediate response
- The injured workers were taken to a hospital in Pathalgaon
- Official action
- A case was registered, and officials said action would be taken against those found guilty