Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Father and Daughter Die After Electrocution in Haldwani
A father and his 12-year-old daughter died in an electric shock accident.
They came into contact with an electric pole near their home in Haldwani.
The accident happened late on Monday evening.
People took them to a hospital, but doctors could not save them.
Local residents said they had complained earlier that the pole was dangerous.
They believe quicker action might have prevented the tragedy.
Police said an investigation is needed to determine what happened.
Residents are asking for action against anyone responsible and financial help for the family.
Nadeem, 45, and his 12-year-old daughter, Alishba, died after contacting an electric pole.
The incident occurred late Monday evening in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area.
Family members and locals took them to Sushila Tiwari Hospital, where doctors declared them dead.
Locals alleged that earlier complaints about the electrified pole had not been resolved in time.
Police and the electricity department will investigate whether negligence contributed to the deaths.
- Who
- Nadeem, 45, and his 12-year-old daughter, Alishba, died in the incident.
- What
- The father and daughter died after being electrocuted through contact with an electric pole.
- When
- Late Monday evening; the incident was reported on Tuesday, August 18.
- Where
- The Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani city, in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district.
- Why
- The cause was contact with an electrified pole; whether negligence was involved remains under investigation.
Residents’ Allegations
Officials’ Position
Prior warnings and possible negligence
Residents’ Allegations
Locals alleged that complaints about the electrified pole had been submitted previously and that timely action could have prevented the deaths.
Officials’ Position
Police said it would only become clear after an investigation whether negligence was involved and whether the accident’s circumstances implicated any responsibility.
Accountability
Residents’ Allegations
Residents demanded an impartial inquiry by the electricity department and action against those responsible.
Officials’ Position
The police and concerned department are to investigate the incident before responsibility is determined.
- Victims
- Nadeem, 45, and his daughter Alishba, aged 12
- Incident
- Electrocution after contact with an electric pole
- Location
- Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, Nainital district, Uttarakhand
- Timing
- Late Monday evening
- Hospital
- Sushila Tiwari Hospital
- Local allegation
- Residents said complaints about the electrified pole had previously been made to the electricity department
- Demands
- An impartial inquiry, action against those responsible, and financial assistance for the family