Delhi NCR

3 deaths in outer Delhi farmhouse due to electrocution

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Two of them, Faizan and Suhail, both 19, of Kithor village of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, came in direct touch with the high tension wire, while a third, Jubair, 23, also a native of the same village, died in an attempt to save them.

The workers were hired by Sandeep, a resident of Rohini, to work the garden at the Auchandi village farmhouse used for hosting wedding functions, police said.

Bawana Police Station situated in the outer north district was informed that three people were killed by electrocution at Maya Mahal in Auchandi village.

Police said that the iron trolley employed for trimming leaves was nearly 13.9 ft in height. It touched an overhead wire with 11,000 volt current passing through it.

On reaching the spot, police found three bodies in charred condition in the left corner of the main entrance of the farmhouse.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Brijendra Kumar Yadav said two of the victims were instantly electrocuted while pruning the tree leaves using an iron trolley, which came into touch with the high tension wire.

The third, who was digging the field nearby to plant trees, came to their rescue, However, he too was electrocuted, Yadav stated.

The farmhouse is owned by Bobby Maan, a resident of Prahladpur village, he added.

“The spot has been examined by a Crime team composed of forensic experts. All three bodies have been shifted to MV Hospital and legal action is being taken accordingly”, said the DCP.

(With inputs from PTI)

 

For more stories that cover the ongoings of Delhi NCR, follow us on:
Instagram: instagram.com/thepatriot_in/
Twitter: twitter.com/Patriot_Delhi
Facebook: facebook.com/Thepatriotnewsindia

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Recent Posts

Pollution: Over 54,000 vehicles fined, 56 construction sites shut in Delhi-NCR

Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been in effect in Delhi-NCR…

November 4, 2024

Delhi air pollution: Toxic haze envelopes city, AQI ‘very poor’

Eleven of the 39 monitoring stations in the city recorded 'severe' pollution levels with AQI…

November 4, 2024

Mothers step up as air pollution endangers children’s health

With air pollution taking a toll on the health of their children, mothers’ collectives, such…

November 4, 2024

Those who believe in democratic values are rooting for Kamala Harris, says Sharon Lowen

Lowen, who has dedicated her life to learning and teaching the Odissi dance, considers Barack…

November 3, 2024

At 3.87 crore bottles, pre-Diwali liquor sales set new high in Delhi

As compared to last year, 1.18 crore more bottles were sold in the fortnight leading…

November 3, 2024

First Asian Buddhist Summit to be held in Delhi on Nov 5-6

The summit will bring together Sangha leaders, scholars, experts and practitioners from various Buddhist traditions…

November 3, 2024