NHRC, India takes suo motu cognisance of the reported death of a Lineman due to electrocution in Gurugram, Haryana

Press release

National Human Rights Commission

New Delhi: 24th January, 2025

NHRC, India takes suo motu cognisance of the reported death of a Lineman due to electrocution in Gurugram, Haryana

Issues notices to the Chairman, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) and the Gurugram Police Commissioner calling for a detailed report in two weeks

The report is expected to include the status of the FIR and compensation if any, granted to the next of kin of the deceased

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that a lineman with the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) died on the spot due to electrocution while working on an electricity transformer in Sikanderpur Badha, Gurugram, Haryana on 21st January, 2025. Reportedly, the electricity supply was resumed even as he was working.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious violation of the human rights of the victim. Therefore, it has issued notices to the Chairman, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) and the Commissioner of Police, Gurugram calling for a detailed report within two weeks. It is expected to include the status of the FIR and compensation if any, granted to the next of kin of the deceased.

According to the media report, carried on 22nd January, 2025, the family members of the deceased have reportedly alleged that the death occurred due to gross negligence by the electricity department.

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