In the second electrocution reported this week, a 35-year-old man was electrocuted while entering an ATM kiosk in Shahbad Dairy of Outer Delhi on Saturday morning. Police said that deceased has been identified as Syam Nath Dubey, a native of Uttar Pradesh.
The death sparked protests by locals who gathered outside the ATM booth demanding action against the bank. They alleged that the victim, Shyam Pandey, was electrocuted while withdrawing money from the machine but police ruled that out.Pandey lived in Narela with his wife and three children, he worked in a private firm. According to police, when he was entering ATM kiosk by opening its door, he suddenly got an electric shock and fell unconscious. The locals rushed him to a hospital where he was declared dead,” said an officer.
After initial probe, police and fire officials have found a loose wire from the electric meter touching the frame of the rolling shutter of the booth.“There is no evidence to suggest that the victim received a shock from the ATM machine. Prima facie it appears that he came in contact with the frame of the rolling shutter while entering the ATM booth,” said DCP (Outer) Vikramjit Singh.
The DERC has been contacted for a technical report and to ascertain the exact cause of electrocution and leakage of current.A case has been registered under Section 304 A (causing death by negligence) against unidentified persons.Police also suspect that the rain on Saturday morning could also have contributed for the circumstances due to which Shyam died. The incident comes four days after a similar one in Uttam Nagar where a retired general manager of a private company was electrocuted outside his house.