Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Boy Dies of Electrocution in UP, Sparking Protests
A 16-year-old boy died after getting electrocuted by a live wire near a tubewell in Uttar Pradesh.
He was bathing with friends when he touched the wire.
Although people tried to help, he died at the hospital.
His death caused anger in the village, and people protested, even briefly detaining some officials from the electricity department.
A 16-year-old boy died from electrocution in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred when the boy came into contact with a low-hanging live wire while bathing at a tubewell.
Friends and farmers attempted to help, but the boy was declared dead at the Medical College.
The boy's death led to protests by family members and villagers.
Protesters briefly held the superintending engineer and another staff member hostage.
- Who
- Nishu Rana, a 16-year-old boy, and his friends.
- What
- A 16-year-old boy died from electrocution after contacting a live wire.
- When
- Saturday, June 15th (implied).
- Where
- Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, near a tubewell in Kundi village.
- Why
- The reason for the live wire being low-hanging is not mentioned.
Villagers' Perspective
Electricity Department's Perspective
Blame
Villagers' Perspective
The electricity department was negligent.
Electricity Department's Perspective
The electricity department is not solely responsible.
- Victim
- Nishu Rana, 16
- Location
- Saharanpur, UP
- Cause
- Electrocution
- Contributing Factor
- Low-hanging live wire
- Outcome
- Death
- Reaction
- Protests, Hostage situation