Jharsuguda: In an unfortunate incident an electrician got charged with life while fixing a fuse at a power transformer in Rengali village under Lakhanpur block, Jharsuguda district Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Kanhu Charan Sahu (25) of Saria in Chhattisgarh. He was working as a contractual worker for an outsourcing agency.
According to reports, Sahoo had climbed upon a power transformer after a power cut complaint at Rengali village in the morning. While fixing a fuse in the transformer, he got glued to the equipment after coming in contact with live electrical wires; following which he was charred to death.
Notably, before fixing the fuse in the transformer, he had informed the Panchagaan substation office. But someone, connected electricity to the transformer, leading to the mishap .
Meanwhile, the locals blocked the road demanding compensation for the bereaved family.
On receipt of information, Rengali police rushed to the spot and started investigation into the incident.
PNN
