Two men die in Shravasti power accident, SP leader seeks probe

A demand has been raised for an impartial and high-level investigation into the deaths of two people in an electricity accident in the Giloula area of Shravasti. The families of the victims have also been urged to receive appropriate financial compensation and all necessary government facilities.

The incident took place in Mohandapur village of the Giloula area. According to the press note issued from Giloula, Shravasti, on 6 October, 22-year-old Sachin Mishra and 48-year-old Ved Kumar Pathak died in the electricity-related accident. The incident was described as extremely tragic and heartbreaking.

According to local residents, electricity supply in the village had remained disrupted for about 15 days. It has been reported that the two men were carrying out work related to the electricity line after a shutdown had been taken from the electricity department.

During the work, electricity supply was allegedly restored without prior information. The two men were caught in the restored power supply and died, according to the details mentioned in the press note. The circumstances have led to a demand for an impartial investigation into the incident and the actions taken before power was restored.

Masood Alam Khan, national secretary of the Samajwadi Party, expressed deep sorrow over the deaths. He said that the entire matter should be investigated impartially and at a high level.

Masood Alam Khan further said that if the investigation finds negligence on the part of any officer or employee of the electricity department, strict action should be taken against the person concerned according to the rules. He also demanded that the families of the deceased be provided appropriate financial assistance and all necessary government facilities.

Masood Alam Khan said that his younger brother, Joharman Khan, had visited the homes of the deceased families. He met the relatives, expressed deep condolences and assured them that the families were not alone during this difficult time.

He said that every possible support would be extended to the families in pursuing their legitimate demands and their fight for justice. The statement also called for proper safety arrangements in electricity services.

Masood Alam Khan said that there should be no compromise of any kind with safety arrangements in an essential service such as electricity. He added that the electricity department should ensure strict compliance with safety protocols to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future.

Masood Alam Khan paid heartfelt tribute to the late Sachin Mishra and Ved Kumar Pathak and expressed deep condolences to their grieving families.