Villagers Protest Alleged Power Dept Negligence
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Jaisalmer: A couple was electrocuted in Barmer district Thursday after an 11kv high-tension electricity wire snapped and fell on a cattle enclosure at their farm near Kheepsar village. At least 15 sheep and goats belonging to the family were also killed.The victims were identified as Rawta Ram (45), and his wife Veero Devi (41).Villagers said the high-tension line passing over Rawta Ram’s agricultural field broke and fell on the enclosure’s fencing, electrifying it. Hearing the animals cry, Rawta Ram rushed to the enclosure and was electrocuted. Veero Devi tried to rescue him and was also electrocuted. Eyewitnesses said both died on the spot.Family members and villagers alleged that the wire remained live for more than two hours. They claimed that when they contacted the Kheepsar grid sub-station to get the power disconnected, no electricity department staff were on duty. Residents later contacted discom personnel, after which the supply was switched off. By then, the couple and the animals had died.The deaths triggered protests in the village. Residents accused the electricity department of negligence, refused to allow the bodies to be moved and demanded accountability and compensation for the family.Police from Nagana reached the spot and began an investigation.Baytu deputy superintendent of police Deependra Saini said discussions were underway with the family and villagers to resolve the situation.Barmer MP Ummeda Ram Beniwal condoled the deaths on X and called the incident tragic. He also demanded that responsibility be fixed, action be taken against the officials and employees concerned, adequate compensation be provided, and stronger electrical safety measures put in place to prevent such incidents.11kV wire snaps, couple electrocuted in Barmer
