Tragedy in Bijnor: UP-112 Police Constable Dies of Electrocution
A 34-year-old police constable serving in Sambhal died after a fatal electric shock at his home in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.
A routine task at home turned fatal for a 34-year-old police constable in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Kumar, an officer posted with the UP-112 emergency service in the Sambhal district, lost his life on Saturday after being electrocuted while working at his residence.
A Fatal Accident at Home
Constable Rahul Kumar was visiting his family in Jagannathpur Mehru, also known as Dharmuwala, while on leave from his official duties. The tragedy unfolded when Kumar attempted to cut iron rods using a grinding machine. During the process, a sudden surge of electricity in the grinder delivered a massive shock to the officer.
The intensity of the electric shock left him unconscious and in critical condition. In a desperate attempt to save him, family members and neighbors rushed him to a nearby doctor. However, the efforts proved futile, and he was declared dead upon arrival.
Police Action and Investigation
The local authorities at the Badhapur police station were immediately notified of the incident. Station House Officer (SHO) Dharmendra Kumar arrived at the scene with a police team to handle the situation and begin the necessary legal formalities.
According to the officials, the following steps have been taken:
- The body of the deceased was taken into police custody.
- The remains were transported to the district hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
- An official investigation into the circumstances of the accident has been launched.
"The deceased was serving in Sambhal. We have initiated legal proceedings and the investigation is currently ongoing," confirmed SHO Dharmendra Kumar.