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Delhi man's electrocution death: PWD rules out streetlight fault
A 28-year-old man died from electrocution in east Delhi, but the city's Public Works Department has found no evidence of electrical defects or current leakage in the streetlight pole suspected in the incident.
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The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has stated that preliminary investigations have not identified any electrical fault or current leakage from the streetlight infrastructure involved in the death of a 28-year-old resident in east Delhi.
The PWD's statement comes following the fatal incident, which drew attention to safety concerns surrounding public electrical installations across the capital. The department said its technical team conducted an initial examination of the streetlight pole in question but found no evidence of malfunction or hazardous current discharge.
The circumstances surrounding the electrocution remain under review, with authorities examining multiple factors that may have contributed to the fatality. The case highlights ongoing concerns about electrical safety in urban infrastructure and the need for regular maintenance and inspection of public utilities.
The PWD has indicated it will continue its investigation into the incident. Authorities have not yet released further details about the exact cause of death or whether additional factors were involved in the electrocution.