16-Year-Old Electrocuted In Karnataka, Parents File Case Against Power Board
A 16-year-old boy died from electrocution after touching a low-hanging wire connected to a government school in Karnataka. The victim's father has filed an FIR against the Karnataka Electricity Board, alleging negligence in maintaining the electrical infrastructure.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical infrastructure safety concerns and the potential for legal accountability regarding public utility maintenance in India.
A 16-year-old boy allegedly died of electrocution after coming into contact with a low-hanging electric wire connected to a government school in Karnataka's Tumakuru district, prompting police to register an FIR against officials of the Karnataka Electricity Board (KEB).According to the FIR filed by the boy's father, the incident occurred on Friday evening under the Koratagere Police Station limits.The teenager was returning home after playing near the government school in his village when he came into contact with an electric wire hanging dangerously low.
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