Archive · 15 Jan 2026
FIR Filed Over Jewar Worker's Electrocution
A worker got a bad electric shock in Jewar because some power department workers turned the electricity back on while he was fixing a wire.
The worker's brother made a complaint, and the police have filed a case against five people who work for the power department.
The worker is okay now, but the police are still checking what exactly happened.
The five people who are accused are two junior engineers, two station switching officers, and one lineman.
The worker was told to fix the wire after getting permission to turn off the electricity, but it was turned back on while he was still working.
A contract worker suffered a severe electric shock in Jewar on January 10, 2024, around 3:30 PM.
The incident occurred while the worker was fixing a wire on an electric pole after obtaining a shutdown order.
Power supply was allegedly restored by other department staff while the worker was on the pole, causing the shock.
An FIR was registered on January 11, 2024, against five power department employees, including junior engineers, station switching officers, and a lineman.
The injured worker is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway to determine responsibility.
- Who
- Five power department employees and a contract worker
- What
- Electrocution of a contract worker due to alleged negligence
- When
- January 10, 2024, around 3:30 PM
- Where
- Rampur Bangar village, Jewar
- Why
- Alleged negligence in restoring power supply while the worker was on the pole
- Date of Incident
- January 10, 2024
- Time of Incident
- 3:30 PM
- Location
- Rampur Bangar village, Jewar
- Victim's Condition
- Stable
- FIR Registration Date
- January 11, 2024
- Number of Accused
- 5
- Accused Positions
- Junior Engineers, Station Switching Officers, Lineman