A 25-year-old youth, Satish Kakote, died of electrocution on Tuesday morning in the Sanjay Nagar area of Shahjahanabad after an electric current reportedly spread through several homes. The incident occurred around 7 AM and is suspected to have been caused by a technical fault and damaged electrical wiring at the power distribution point (DP) of the electricity department.
According to preliminary reports, a short circuit at the DP resulted in a surge that travelled across multiple homes, damaging several appliances and tragically claiming a life. Satish was electrocuted while attempting to leave his house. His brother, Ramu Kakote, said Satish had touched the metal door while exiting and collapsed instantly from the shock. “Even the TV, fan, and cooler were destroyed,” he added.
Local residents reported similar damage to electrical appliances in their homes and blamed the electricity department for gross negligence. Many pointed out that the area has witnessed repeated incidents of current leakage and fire outbreaks in DPs over the years, with no long-term solution implemented.
Satish’s body was sent for post-mortem and later handed over to the family. Police have registered the case, and an investigation is underway in coordination with the power distribution company.
