The 22-year-old maintenance worker died of an electric shock when the heavy monsoon rains came in Indirapuram in Ghaziabad. Waterlogging around an electrical transformer and alleged infrastructure failures were also reasons for the tragedy, officials said.
The deceased has been identified as Bablu, also known as Narendra Kachi, a resident of Bada Mahwa village in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Police said Bablu was a cleaning and maintenance worker at a residential property in the neighborhood. Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging in parts of Ghaziabad on Wednesday.
Waterlogging Near Transformer Under Investigation
Preliminary investigations suggest that he may have come into contact with an electrified area near a transformer submerged in rainwater. Police are investigating whether an electrical leakage or fault in the infrastructure caused the fatal shock.
In case the failure to maintain electrical installations or to take safety precautions is part of the reason, officials said.
The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination and forensic investigations are in progress to determine the cause of death.
Monsoon Raises Electrical Safety Concerns
The incident has once again raised the danger of exposed electrical infrastructure in the monsoon season.
Waterlogging around transformers, electric poles, and underground cables increases the risk of electrocution if electrical faults occur. Authorities routinely advise people to avoid walking through flooded areas near electrical installations, as water can conduct electricity if there is leakage from damaged equipment.
Residents in some parts of Indirapuram have raised concerns over drainage problems, recurring waterlogging, and electrical infrastructure safety, especially during heavy rain. Social media posts following the incident also reflected frustration over civic infrastructure and accountability in the area.
Investigation Underway
Police are now working with electricity department officials to see if the transformer or nearby electrical equipment was functioning properly at the time of the incident.
Investigators would look at maintenance records, check the transformer, and verify if all safety measures were taken and implemented.
If negligence or faulty infrastructure is established, more legal action can be taken.
The situation adds to a series of electrocution cases reported in the National Capital Region during the last monsoon seasons, underscoring the critical need for regular inspection of the electrical infrastructure and better safety precautions in waterlogged areas.
