‘Want truth’: Family after man electrocuted in Delhi street, negligence case filed

On August 26 around 8 pm, Sandeep, a 28-year-old caregiver, died after electrocution in East Delhi's Anand Vihar. His family, unaware of the accident, sought help from the police when he failed to return home. They found his body the following morning in a pit following a contact with a street light pole. The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government has launched a negligence case investigation.

The pole is under PWD jurisdiction. No safety lapses have been found so far. Sandeep was the sole breadwinner for his family. His relatives, including his uncle Sunderlal, claim negligence after not being able to locate his mobile phone after calling him around 9.50 pm. The police, however, deny any foul play and said the agencies' role and possible responsibility would be examined during the investigation.

Sandeep, who lost his parents as an infant, was raised by his aunt and uncle in Shahdara's Bihari Colony. His family wants the truth and justice for his death. The PWD has condoled his death and stated that a detailed technical examination of the incident will be conducted to determine any negligence or breach of safety norms.