BAREILLY: Eid celebrations for a family in UP's Sambhal district suddenly turned into mourning after their 18-year-old son was electrocuted to death while taking bath next to a hand pump in Bhakroli village.
Sharif Ali was taking a bath before performing his Eid prayer on Wednesday. Sharif was one of the five sons of Amjad Ali and was unmarried. He had studied till class 12 and used to support his family by doing part-time jobs.
Sharif was taken to a community health centre where he was declared dead. Later, police were informed and the family decided to take action against the power corporation limited for their alleged negligence as a faulty wire line was hanging near the house.
The body was sent for autopsy. Gunnaur SDM Ramkesh Dhama also visited the village and assured compensation after local villagers protested against the power corporation.
Dhanari SHO said, “It was an unfortunate incident and police are investigating the matter. The body has been handed over after autopsy. The family has not given a written complaint yet. We will register their complaint whenever they decide to lodge it."
The SHO added, "The SDM has also assured compensation to the family under a beneficiary scheme. Officials of the power corporation have been informed about the incident.”
