Police, rlys launch separate probes into electrocution at New Delhi rly station

June 26, 2023 23:21

The Delhi police and Indian Railways have launched separate probes to investigate the death of a woman after coming in contact with a live wire at the New Delhi Railway Station complex amid rainfall.

While the police said an investigation is underway and suitable action will be taken, the railways stated that a committee has been formed to probe the woman's death.

The incident took place on Sunday morning near gate number 1 when Sakshi Ahuja (34), along with her family, was on her way to board a train to Chandigarh.

According to a preliminary inquiry, Ahuja was walking towards the station in the rain when she lost her balance.

She grabbed an electricity pole to break her fall and came in contact with some exposed wires which were lying on the spot.

A day after the tragic death of his wife, the victim's husband Ankit Ahuja blamed the Indian Railways for the negligence and demanded strict action against the officials responsible for the lapses.

Delhi police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said, "We have registered a case and an investigation is being carried out."

She added that the site has been examined by forensic teams.

"We have written to the Central Electricity Authority of India to inspect the spot and give us an opinion as to how the incident took place," Nalwa said. -- PTI

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