Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Electrician Electrocuted at New Year Event
A young electrician named Showkat was working at a big New Year party in a place called Carbon City.
Unfortunately, he got a bad electric shock and died while being taken to the hospital.
Many people were upset and protested after this happened.
The party had lots of people and was organized despite some groups not wanting such events in the area.
An electrician named Showkat (24) was electrocuted during New Year celebrations at Carbon City in Rapthadu mandal.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night while Showkat was engaged in electrical work at the event venue.
Showkat died while being transported to the Government General Hospital in Anantapur.
Protests erupted at the scene after the incident, with the victim's relatives and fellow workers expressing their anger.
The event was organized despite opposition from several people’s organizations in the district.
- Who
- Showkat, a 24-year-old electrician
- What
- Electrocution during New Year celebrations
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Carbon City, Rapthadu mandal, NH-44, Anantapur
- Why
- Electrical work at the event venue
- Victim's Name
- Showkat (24)
- Location
- Carbon City, Rapthadu mandal, NH-44
- Event Type
- Private New Year celebrations
- Time of Incident
- Wednesday night
- Hospital
- Government General Hospital, Anantapur