Archive · 27 Jul 2025

Boy Electrocuted in Lucknow, Sparking Outrage, Blame

Boy Electrocuted in Lucknow, Sparking Outrage, Blame

A young boy in Lucknow was playing near a transformer when he accidentally touched it and got electrocuted, which resulted in his death.

The gate around the transformer was broken, and residents had reported it but nothing was done.

After the accident, people were upset because they said the electricity officials didn't come quickly.

One politician said that people in charge weren't doing their jobs.

Another politician blamed the government for the unsafe power grid.

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