A 24-year-old labourer working at a construction site died of electrocution in Jaitpur area of southeast Delhi, an official said on Tuesday.
The deceased was identified as Shivam, a native of Nagla Khemkaran in Uttar Pradesh, he said.
“He was employed at a construction site in Jaitpur Extension Part-2. He was working as a wiring labourer in an under-construction building,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said.
Police said a PCR call was received at Kalindi Kunj police station around 3.30 pm on Monday regarding the incident. The call reported the electrocution of a labourer at a site located at G Block in Jaitpur.
“Teams were immediately rushed to the spot and found Shivam in an unconscious state. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead,” the DCP said.
Based on the caller’s statement, a case was registered at Kalindi Kunj Police Station.
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Preliminary inquiry revealed that Shivam had suffered the shock while working on wiring without adequate safety measures.
“The owner and contractor of the under-construction site have been identified but are currently absconding. Efforts are being made to trace and arrest them,” he added.
Further investigation is underway.
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