A class 12 student died of electrocution in Thiruvottriyur, sparking public outrage and a two-hour road blockade against the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).
The victim, identified as Nafil, was returning home after attending tuition classes on Tuesday evening when he stepped into a pool of rainwater that had come into contact with a leaking underground power cable. He died on the spot.
Local residents blamed the incident on negligence by the Electricity Board, citing improper cable installation as the cause of the leak. Protesters gathered at the scene and blocked the road for nearly two hours, demanding accountability and swift action from authorities.
சென்னை திருவொற்றியூரில் மின்சாரத்துறையினர் மெத்தனத்தால் 17வயது சிறுவன் மின்சாரம் தாக்கி உயிரிழப்பு
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This is not the first such incident in the area. According to locals, two individuals had previously sustained injuries due to similar electrical hazards. The latest fatality has intensified anger and concern in the community, particularly as the victim was a school student.
Police and electricity officials arrived at the scene and assured the public that the matter would be investigated.
(With inputs from Maalai Malar)
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