The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Odisha Chief Secretary to pay a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the family of a minor boy who was electrocuted. The order was passed taking cognisance of a petition filed by human rights activist Sitakanta Tripathy.
Tripathy had stated that Sanjay Majhi of Karanajamala GP under Chandbali block of Bhadrak district came in contact with a live electric wire which had snapped from an 11-KV pole when he had gone to a relative’s place at Harishpur of Chaddia GP under the Bansada police station.
The commission observed that the DISCOM TPNODL is liable for the accidental death and recommended payment of the compensation.
The NHRC has also directed the Chief Secretary to submit a compliance report of payment of the compensation along with the proof of payment within six weeks.