Ranjit Jakhad, 35, died while working at Ajmer Electricity Distribution Corporation Ltd’s 33/11 kV substation in Shahpura. The accident occurred on Karva Chauth, Thursday afternoon around 3.30 pm
After the incident he was taken immediately to Nechwa Community Health Centre, where doctors pronounced him dead. The body was placed at Nechwa mortuary
Details of the incident
Jakhad, son of Motiram, resident of Jethpura, was at work that day. He sustained severe injuries during the accident, leading to death
Family and villagers were enraged and locked the power house of the electricity corporation on D.D. Wana Road
Family situation
Jakhad’s wife Manoj Devi suffers from arthritis and is bedridden. She has a six‑year‑old daughter Bhavika and two brothers; the elder brother is in Assam, the younger is unmarried
Similar incident
In Behar, a 30‑year‑old constable Mangilal died on Karva Chauth, deeply shocking his family