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Electrocution at Delhi Construction Site Kills One, Injures Another
An electrocution incident at a construction site in Delhi's Kapashera area resulted in the death of one worker and injuries to another. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday while the men were working at a multi-story building.
A construction worker died, and another was injured, following an electrocution incident at a multi-storey building construction site in Delhi's Kapashera. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Amit Goel, the Kapashera police received information about the incident around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Police investigations indicate that two men suffered electric shock while working at the site and were transported to a nearby hospital. Rajkumar, 45, was declared dead upon arrival, while Jhulan, from Bihar, is currently receiving treatment for his injuries. Rajkumar's body has been moved to a government hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination, according to police.
Key Facts
- One construction worker died, and another was injured in an electrocution at a Kapashera construction site.
- The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
- Rajkumar, 45, was declared dead at the hospital.
- Jhulan, from Bihar, is undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the accident.
- The electrocution occurred when a bamboo stick contacted a high-tension wire.
- Police are investigating the incident and registering a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kapashera police station.
- Rajkumar's body was moved to a government hospital for post-mortem examination.
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- Hindustan Times — Worker dies, another injured after electrocution in Kapashera