Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A man was electrocuted to death while he was trying to scare away a monkey in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Sunday. He picked an iron rod to shoo the monkey, when accidentally it touched the high-tension wire passing by the terrace.
The deceased was identified as Sanjay Yadav, a resident of Gokalpur area's Kajrwara.
According to initial information, he worked at a clot manufacturing unit in Jabalpur. He had gone to the terrace of the three-storey manufacturing unit for some work. Sanjay picked up an iron rod to scare away monkeys on the roof. Unaware of the danger, he lifted the rod near an high-tension power line.
The moment it touched the line, he was electrocuted with a powerful electric shock. The impact caused a loud explosion and within seconds, his body was severely burned. He collapsed on the roof and died on the spot.
After receiving information, CSP Ranchi Satish Sahu along with a team from the local police station reached the spot. Authorities immediately informed the electricity department, which shut down the high-tension supply to ensure safe recovery of the victim’s body.
However, by the time officials brought Sanjay down, he had already succumbed to his injuries.
Police have registered a case and begun further investigation. Sanjay’s family was informed late at night, and his postmortem will be conducted today at the medical college.
[Inputs by FP News Service]
