Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Delhi Man Dies After Electrocution Near Streetlight Pole
Sandeep was a 28-year-old caregiver who worked in medical nursing care.
He was going home after work in east Delhi on August 26.
His family became worried when he did not return.
Police found him about 12 hours later in a pit near a streetlight pole.
Doctors declared him dead at a hospital.
The post-mortem examination said electrocution caused his death.
Sandeep’s family believes poor maintenance may have played a role and wants justice.
Police are investigating whether anyone was negligent.
The Delhi Public Works Department says it has not found an electrical fault or current leakage from the pole so far.
Sandeep, 28, died after allegedly coming into contact with a streetlight pole in Anand Vihar while returning home from work.
His body was found in a pit near the pole on the morning after the August 26 incident.
Police said the post-mortem examination attributed his death to electrocution and registered a negligence case.
Sandeep’s relatives alleged negligence and sought the truth, while police said there was no immediate indication of foul play.
The Delhi Public Works Department said no electrical defect or current leakage from the pole has been established so far.
- Who
- Sandeep, a 28-year-old caregiver and medical nursing-care worker, died; police, his family and the Delhi Public Works Department are involved in the investigation.
- What
- Sandeep died after allegedly coming into contact with a streetlight pole and falling into a pit; the post-mortem examination attributed his death to electrocution.
- When
- The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on August 26, and his body was found the following morning, about 12 hours later.
- Where
- Near a streetlight pole on the divider of Somnath Marg in Anand Vihar, east Delhi.
- Why
- The cause of death was identified as electrocution, but investigators are examining whether negligence, a safety lapse or an infrastructure problem contributed to it.
Family and Police Investigation
PWD Technical Findings
Possible infrastructure negligence
Family and Police Investigation
Sandeep’s relatives allege that negligence in maintaining public infrastructure may have contributed to his death. Police are examining whether an agency or individual was responsible.
PWD Technical Findings
The Delhi Public Works Department said its technical inspection and review of maintenance records have not established an electrical defect or current leakage from the pole so far.
Foul play
Family and Police Investigation
Sandeep’s relatives raised questions about the circumstances of his death and alleged foul play.
PWD Technical Findings
Police said there was no immediate indication supporting foul play, while noting that the investigation would continue.
Safety responsibility
Family and Police Investigation
The family wants action against whoever is found responsible for Sandeep’s death.
PWD Technical Findings
The Delhi government and the PWD said responsibility will be fixed and strict action taken if negligence, a lapse or a breach of safety protocols is found.
- Victim
- Sandeep, 28, a caregiver who worked in medical nursing care
- Incident location
- Somnath Marg, Anand Vihar, east Delhi
- Incident timing
- Around 8 p.m. on August 26; body found the following morning
- Cause of death
- Electrocution, according to the post-mortem examination
- Police action
- A negligence case was registered and the investigation is underway
- Family’s position
- Relatives allege negligence and want the truth and action against anyone responsible
- PWD finding
- No electrical defect or current leakage from the streetlight pole has been established so far
