A 25-year-old woman labourer died after allegedly suffering an electric shock while working at an under-construction house in Narang Colony, Tri Nagar area, Delhi, the police said on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Sangeeta, a resident of Zakira in Delhi. According to the police, the incident took place on June 30.
Incident Details
The police received information about the incident from Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, where the woman was declared dead on arrival. The police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the electrocution. No arrests have been reported yet.
Impact and Response
The incident highlights the ongoing safety risks faced by construction workers in Delhi, particularly at small-scale sites. Labour rights groups have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement of safety regulations to prevent such tragedies. The police are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.
