Nalasopara Tragedy: Labourer Dies After Wet Bamboo Scaffolding Touches High-Voltage Power Line During Repair Work

Nalasopara Tragedy: Labourer Dies After Wet Bamboo Scaffolding Touches High-Voltage Power Line During Repair Work

A 39-year-old labourer, Pramod, died after suffering an electric shock while carrying out repair work at a building in Santosh Bhavan, Nalasopara East, on Thursday evening. Police said the wet bamboo scaffolding he was removing came into contact with a high-voltage power line, resulting in a fatal electrocution. An investigation is underway.

Kirti KesarkarUpdated: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 03:48 PM IST
Nalasopara Tragedy: Labourer Dies After Wet Bamboo Scaffolding Touches High-Voltage Power Line During Repair Work
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Nalasopara: A labourer died after suffering an electric shock while carrying out repair work at Santosh Bhavan area in Nalasopara East. The tragic incident took place on Thursday evening at around 6:10 pm.

The deceased has been identified as Pramod ( 39 years old), a resident of Santosh Bhavan area, Nalasopara East.

According to reports, Pramod was working on the repair of a building along with his colleagues Vijay Dhangar (34) and Sachin Damgude (38). While removing bamboo scaffolding from the building, the bamboo in Pramod’s hand accidentally came in contact with a high-voltage electricity wire.

Due to the rainy weather, the bamboo had become wet, causing electricity to pass through it. Pramod suffered a severe electric shock and collapsed.

Further details regarding the incident and investigation are awaited.
A labourer died after suffering an electric shock while carrying out repair work at Santosh Bhavan area in Nalasopara East. The tragic incident took place on Thursday evening at around 6:10 pm.

The deceased has been identified as Pramod ( 39 years old), a resident of Santosh Bhavan area, Nalasopara East.

According to reports, Pramod was working on the repair of a building along with his colleagues Vijay Dhangar (34) and Sachin Damgude (38). While removing bamboo scaffolding from the building, the bamboo in Pramod’s hand accidentally came in contact with a high-voltage electricity wire.

Due to the rainy weather, the bamboo had become wet, causing electricity to pass through it. Pramod suffered a severe electric shock and collapsed.

Further details regarding the incident and investigation are awaited.

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