PU student electrocuted on school grounds in Tumakuru; case against KEB officials
A 16-year-old student died from electrocution while playing on the grounds of a government school in Tumakuru, India. Local villagers allege that authorities ignored previous complaints regarding damaged electrical infrastructure, leading police to register a case of negligence against electricity board officials.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical issues regarding public infrastructure safety and government accountability in rural educational facilities.
A 16-year-old first-year Pre-University (PU) student died after allegedly suffering an electric shock while playing on the premises of a government primary school in Borappanahatti village of Koratagere taluk in Tumakuru district on Friday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Puneeth, son of Ravikumar, a student at the Government Pre-University College in Urukere.
According to police and preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 5.30 p.m. when Puneeth was playing a traditional spinning top game with his friends on the campus of the Government Lower Primary School in Borappanahatti.
Initial investigation suggests that recent rains may have damaged the electricity line supplying power to the school, resulting in a leakage of current. Puneeth allegedly came into contact with the electrified section and suffered a severe electric shock, collapsing on the spot.
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