Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Contractor Booked for Electric Pole Collapse in Kurnool
In Kurnool, an electric pole fell down on Tuesday morning.
It almost hit a child but luckily, the child was not hurt.
The district collector was very upset about this and said the contractor and some officials did not do their jobs properly.
Now, the contractor might go to jail, and the officials might get in trouble too.
The collector also wants to stop giving work to this contractor in the future.
An electric pole collapsed in Ashok Nagar, Kurnool, narrowly missing a child.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, allegedly due to contractor negligence.
Kurnool district collector ordered criminal action against the contractor.
A case has been registered at Two Town Police Station, and proposals for blacklisting the contractor are being considered.
Charges may be framed against the Assistant Engineer and Ward Amenities Secretary for dereliction of duty.
- Who
- Contractor and concerned officials of the Municipal Corporation
- What
- Electric pole collapse due to alleged negligence
- When
- Tuesday morning
- Where
- Ashok Nagar area, Kurnool city
- Why
- Alleged negligence by the contractor and officials
- Location
- Ashok Nagar, Kurnool city
- Incident Date
- Tuesday morning
- Action Taken
- Criminal case registered against contractor
- Authorities Involved
- Kurnool district collector, Two Town Police Station
- Potential Consequences
- Proposals for blacklisting contractor, charges against officials