{
  "id": 10416614,
  "title": "Shivpuri Youth Dies After Electrocution, Villagers Protest Over Power Line Negligence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shivpuri-youth-dies-after-electrocution-villagers-protest-over-power",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T09:44:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/shivpuri-youth-dies-after-electrocution-villagers-protest-over-power-line-negligence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Pohri area of Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, a young man named Dharmendra Dhakad tragically lost his life after coming into contact with a live electricity wire, resulting in severe electrocution. Villagers have expressed outrage over what they believe to be the negligence of the electricity department regarding power line maintenance. The incident took place at Pohri Chauraha and led to a protest where residents blocked the road, demanding accountability from the officials responsible and compensation for Dharmendra Dhakad's family. Another youth, Vijay Dhakad, was also injured during the event and required medical attention at a private hospital in Shivpuri.",
  "summary": "Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh): A tragic electric shock incident in Shivpuri’s Pohri area claimed the life of a young man, triggering anger among villagers who accused the electricity department of negligence in power line maintenance. The death of Dharmendra Dhakad led to protests at Pohri Chauraha, where residents blocked the road and demanded action against responsible officials, removal of the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}