55 Tigers Dead in Madhya Pradesh in 2025, A Grim Record
Madhya Pradesh records 55 tiger deaths in 2025, the highest annual toll since Project Tiger began in 1973. Read about the causes and the forest department's urgent response.
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Four electrocuted in farm accident in Dharashiv
A tragic accident in Keshegaon village, Dharashiv, claims four lives, including a minor, after a crane struck a high-voltage cable. Details on the incident and police investigation.
3 Die in Gaya Electrocution, Negligence Cited
Three young men died after electrocution by an 11KV wire in Gaya's Khaira village. The electricity department claims negligence. Read the full report.
Two construction workers electrocuted in Chennai
Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.
Geyser Safety: 3 Steps to Prevent Winter Electrocution
Electric geysers pose serious risks in Indian winters. Learn 3 life-saving steps from a police constable and forensic data to prevent electrocution, scalding, and toxic fume deaths.
Illegal electric traps in Telangana forests kill wildlife, risk lives
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
Bareilly: ₹14.7L compensation for electrocution deaths
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
Man electrocuted in Chilakaluripet after climbing pole
A 35-year-old driver died after being electrocuted at NRT Centre in Chilakaluripet. The man, reportedly inebriated, climbed an electric pole. Read the full details.
Three family members electrocuted in Muzaffarpur field
A grandfather, son, and grandson died after a live wire fell in their paddy field in Malkauli village. Villagers protest, alleging electricity department negligence. Read the full report.
Gaur death in Shivamogga sparks forest dept probe
A gaur found dead in Shivamogga's Hosanagara taluk, suspected electrocution. Forest dept registers case, highlights alarming trend of gaur fatalities in the region. Read more.
Gaur, Leopard Deaths in Kabirdham: Poaching Suspects Held
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.
SHRC orders ₹10 lakh compensation for couple's electrocution
Tamil Nadu Human Rights Commission directs state to pay ₹10 lakh to heirs of a couple electrocuted in 2016 due to Tangedco negligence. Collector given 4 weeks for disbursement.
Family Demands Compensation, Blocks Post-Mortem in Rourkela
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
Tiger Found Dead in Surajpur, Poaching Suspected
A young male tiger was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh. Forest officials suspect electrocution and poaching. Read the full investigation details.
Kolhapur Boy Dies of Electrocution in Tragic Accident
A 13-year-old boy in Kolhapur's Ujlaiwadi died after touching a high-voltage line while trying to get a ball from a neighbour's roof. Read the full tragic story.
Court orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for boy's 2014 gaming zone death
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
Girl, 13, dies after truck pulls down electric pole in Muzaffarpur
A 13-year-old student was electrocuted and three classmates injured in Muzaffarpur after a truck dragged a wire, snapping an electric pole. Police are investigating the fatal incident.
Father, daughter electrocuted by overhead wire in Jalgaon
A 12-year-old girl and her father died after electrocution from an overhead wire in Jalgaon's Aksanagar. A 9-year-old niece suffered burns. The family had moved in just two weeks ago.
Female Elephant Carcass Found in Keonjjar, Electrocution Suspected
Forest officials discovered a young female elephant's carcass in Keonjhar's Kasada village. The 8-10 year old elephant is suspected to have been electrocuted. A post-mortem is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Elephant Electrocuted in Erode's Anthiyur, Investigation On
A wild elephant died after electrocution from a private fence in Erode's Bargur hills. The tusker had been roaming residential areas for over a month, causing damage. Forest department registers case. Read the full report.
HC Orders ₹20 Lakh Compensation in Tangedco Death Case
Madras High Court directs Tangedco to pay ₹20 lakh compensation to a woman whose husband died while working unofficially for a department employee. Justice upholds vicarious liability.
HC Holds BSF Liable for Electrocution Death Compensation
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules BSF solely responsible for compensation after man's electrocution near Indo-Pak border. Landmark judgment ensures justice for victim's family.
Ranchi's dangling wires pose serious public safety threat
Dangerously entangled wires in Ranchi cause accidents and electrocution fears. Residents and animals at risk as authorities call it a 'herculean task' to resolve. Read more on the city's safety crisis.
HC orders ₹2L compensation after 16-year electrocution case
Orissa High Court directs power discom to pay ₹2 lakh with 6% interest to mother of man electrocuted in Puri 16 years ago. Justice delivers verdict after prolonged legal battle.
Two Elephants Electrocuted in Karnataka - Probe Ordered
Two elephants tragically electrocuted in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district after contacting live electric fence. Forest Minister orders urgent investigation into the devastating incident.
Two wild elephants electrocuted by illegal fence in Karnataka
In a heartbreaking wildlife incident, two wild elephants were electrocuted by an illegal electric fence in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district, highlighting the ongoing human-animal conflict in the region.
Arunachal Govt Liable for Tawang Electrocution Deaths
The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission holds the state government responsible for two tragic electrocution deaths in Tawang, citing negligence in electrical safety measures.
Khowang Electrocution: 3-Member Probe Committee Formed
Tripura government forms high-level committee to probe the tragic electrocution incident in Khowang that claimed multiple lives. Get exclusive details on the investigation.
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