Varanasi, February 11, 2025 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded its inquiry into the tragic electrocution case of Suresh Patel @ Bholu, a 32-year-old resident of Budapur, Raja Talab, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The victim lost his life due to contact with a dangerously hanging high-tension wire while trying to bring down a goat from his terrace.
The incident, which was widely reported in Dainik Amar Ujala, sparked public outrage as locals blocked roads demanding justice and compensation for the victim’s family. It was revealed that despite prior complaints about the hazardous wiring, no preventive action was taken by the authorities.
Following a petition filed by human rights activist Lenin Raghuvanshi, the NHRC took cognizance of the matter and issued directives to the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for necessary action. In response:
- A compensation of ₹5,00,000 was provided to the Next of Kin (NoK) of the deceased on January 2, 2025.
- The Electrical Safety Directorate directed the installation of an additional pole, ensuring that the overhead wire no longer poses a risk to residents.
The NHRC, after reviewing the action taken report submitted on January 31, 2025, concluded that justice had been served, as both financial relief and infrastructure rectification were completed. The commission deemed no further intervention necessary and officially closed the case on February 11, 2025.
This case highlights the critical role of human rights advocacy in holding authorities accountable and ensuring swift action to prevent future tragedies.
| Case No.- 16985/24/72/2024 |
| NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| (LAW DIVISION) |
| * * * |
| MANAV ADHIKAR BHAWAN, BLOCK-C, |
| G.P.O. COMPLEX, INA, NEW DELHI- 110023 |
| Fax No.: 011-24651332 Website: www.nhrc.nic.in |
| Date : 11/02/2025 |
| To, |
|
LENIN RAGHUVANSHI |
| Subject: Concluded and No Further Action Required(CLD) -16985/24/72/2024. |
| Sir/Madam, |
| With reference to your complaint/intimation dated 09/07/2024. I am directed to say that the matter was considered by the Commission on 11/02/2025. The Commission has made the following directions: |
| The complainant has drawn attention
of the Commission towards news published in dainik Amar Ujjala captioned
'Current ki chapate mein aane se uvak ki maut, muvaje ke liye jaam'. As
per the news report, victim Suresh Patel @ Bholu, aged 32 years, r/o
Village Budapur, Distt. Raja Talab, Varanasi, U.P., went to the terrace
to bring down goat but got in contact with high tension wire and
electrocuted to death on the spot. On this incident, relatives of the
deceased and others took body of the deceased and protested jam on Matal
Devi Chauraha and demanded compensation to the NoK of deceased. The
complainant has alleged that complaint was already lodged for the
removal of hanging high tension wire, but no action was taken which
resulted in this unfortunate incident. He has requested intervention of
the Commission in the matter. |
| 2. This is for your information. |
|
Your’s faithfully
|
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