Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George has addressed the tragic incident of a mother and daughter being electrocuted in Bengaluru. The Minister announced that a compensation of £5 lakh will be provided to the victims’ family.
The incident took place early on Sunday morning in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area near the Hope Farm junction. A 23-year-old woman accidentally stepped on a live wire on a footpath while carrying her nine-month-old baby girl, resulting in their immediate electrocution. Thankfully, the woman’s husband, who was also present, managed to escape unharmed.
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The deceased woman has been identified as Soundarya. The Kadugodi police station has registered a case and is currently investigating the matter.
Minister KJ George took to the social media site ‘X’ to inform the public that an inquiry into the incident has been initiated. He also mentioned that three BESCOM workers have been suspended for negligence. The Minister assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the tragedy.
“In a deeply unfortunate incident, a lady and a child have lost their lives to electrocution close to Hope Farm in Whitefield, Bengaluru,” the Minister wrote. He further stated, “We have taken up an inquiry into the incident and are awaiting the report. The line man, AE, and AEE have been suspended for dereliction of duty. Anyone else responsible for this accident will face tough actions to prevent such mishaps in the future.”
The Minister expressed condolences to the grieving families and assured that the state government will provide £5 lakh each to the families who have lost their loved ones.
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Further investigation into the incident is currently underway, and more details are expected to emerge in due course.
