A heartbreaking incident has marred the Panchayat election atmosphere in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. A young man lost his life after accidentally touching an 11 kV high-tension overhead electrical wire while tying campaign flex banners for a Sarpanch candidate near the Chirkhana bus stand. The intense electric shock caused severe burn injuries, resulting in his immediate death at the scene.
Widespread Mourning in the Village
The sudden tragedy triggered chaos near the Chirkhana bus stand as bystanders rushed to help, but the high-voltage charge left no chance of survival. As the painful news reached the victim's household, grief overwhelmed his family. A wave of sadness quickly enveloped the entire village following the loss of the youth.
Tragic Loss for the Bereaved Family
The deceased was the only brother to three sisters, making his untimely demise a devastating shock for his entire family. Local residents expressed severe grief over the incident, highlighting the perils of putting up metal-backed banners or large frames near active electric cables during aggressive election campaigning without standard safety measures.
