Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Ahmedabad Officials Arrested After Couple's Death by Electrocution
Rajan and Ankita Singal died after accidentally falling in a waterlogged street in Ahmedabad.
The street had an electric current running through the water.
This happened because of some exposed wires.
The couple was on their way home after visiting a relative in the hospital when the accident happened.
The police arrested two government officials and three contractors who were responsible for the street's electrical work.
The arrest was due to negligence in securing the wiring.
The authorities said the wiring was not properly maintained after some streetlights were removed.
The couple was pronounced dead when paramedics arrived at the scene.
A couple died due to electrocution in a waterlogged street in Ahmedabad.
The incident occurred after they fell in a waterlogged street.
Police arrested two AMC officials and three contractors.
The FIR was based on a complaint from Rajan's mother.
The investigation revealed improper wiring after streetlight removal.
- Who
- Rajan and Ankita Singal, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) officials, contractors.
- What
- A couple died from electrocution after falling into a waterlogged street.
- When
- September 8, with arrests made on Saturday.
- Where
- Mutton Gali, Narol area, Ahmedabad.
- Why
- Due to exposed electrical wiring in waterlogged street after a two wheeler stumbled upon a pothole.
- Victims
- Rajan Singal (32) and Ankita Singal (27)
- Incident Date
- September 8
- Location
- Mutton Gali, Narol area, Ahmedabad
- Cause
- Electrocution due to exposed wiring in waterlogged street
- Accused
- Two AMC officials and three contractors
- Charges
- Causing death by negligence