Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Lineman Dies in UP Electrocution; Family Protests
A young electrician in Uttar Pradesh died after getting an electric shock while working.
His family was very upset and protested by taking his body to the power station and blocking the road.
The police tried to move the body, which caused a fight.
A local politician is calling for money for the family and wants to know why the accident happened to prevent it from happening again.
A 24-year-old lineman died from an electric shock in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred while he was repairing a power line.
His family protested by placing his body at the Tirwa electricity substation.
Police attempted to remove the body, leading to a scuffle.
A local MP demanded compensation and investigation into the electrocution.
- Who
- Brajesh Rathore, a 24-year-old lineman.
- What
- A lineman died from an electric shock.
- When
- The incident occurred on Friday.
- Where
- Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The cause of the electrocution is under investigation.
Lineman's Family
Police
Response to Death
Lineman's Family
Demand compensation and investigation into the cause of the electrocution.
Police
Police responded to the protest and attempted to remove the body.
Police Conduct
Lineman's Family
Believe police behavior towards the family was objectionable.
Police
Police were present at the scene to restore order.
- Deceased
- Brajesh Rathore
- Age
- 24
- Profession
- Lineman
- Location
- Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
- Cause of Death
- Electric shock
- Family Response
- Protest at substation
- Involved Parties
- Police and Family
