Bhopal DB Mall Electrocution: BMC Engineer Suspended After Probe Finds Negligence In BJP Youth Leader’s Death

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) suspended an assistant engineer on Friday following a probe that revealed negligence in the handling of a streetlight pole. The incident resulted in the death of BJP youth leader and lawyer Divyarishi Tiwari in MP Nagar. The four-member committee, set up by Bhopal collector Priyank Mishra, found that assistant engineer Sumit Singh was negligent in maintaining the pole and that superintending engineer Ashish Shrivastava, who is on deputation from the corporation, also shared in the blame.

The committee recommended disciplinary action against both engineers, but the BMC cannot directly punish Shrivastava. The BMC has forwarded its findings to the state government requesting punitive measures against Shrivastava. The MP Nagar police have initiated a separate case against an unknown individual in connection with the tragedy. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered an inquiry and legal action.