After a 17-year-old kid in Sector 8 of Chandigarh came into contact with an exposed transformer and tragically died, a high-level inquiry is currently ongoing. A detailed investigation into the circumstances behind the deadly accident has been spurred by the occurrence, which happened 9 days ago and has aroused considerable concern.
The transformer, the lines, and the surrounding region were thoroughly inspected by a two-person team of technical specialists from the Central Electricity Authority in Delhi on Monday. The local electrical department is a source of information for the team on the earthing system. By July 31st, their results should be delivered to the Chandigarh government.
Mayank, the victim, was a high-ranking government official’s son. The event has brought up grave questions regarding the city’s electrical infrastructure safety regulations. Banwarilal Purohit, the outgoing governor of Punjab and administrator of Chandigarh demanded a magisterial investigation into the transformer’s exposed fuses and voiced his grave concerns about them.
The Administrator has ordered the authorities to move quickly to guarantee the security of locals residing close to electric poles and transformers. He has also underlined how crucial it is to follow all safety guidelines established by the Ministry of Power. An executive engineer and a sub-divisional engineer have been suspended till the conclusion of the inquiry in light of the occurrence.
It is anticipated that the inquiry would reveal safety procedure violations as well as throw light on the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The investigation’s conclusions will be critical in averting future occurrences of this kind and guaranteeing public safety.
The event has highlighted the necessity of enforcing strict safety protocols while handling and maintaining electrical equipment. The public is waiting for the authorities to provide answers and accountability as the inquiry progresses.
