Garhwal Post Bureau
Mussoorie, 14 Apr: A tragic event today left the entire community shaken. A young man, who had climbed on to the roof of a house to inspect the property, came into contact with a high-tension power line and died on the spot. According to Mussoorie Police, Manoj Das—a resident of Khanehari—was staying in the Bata Ghat area with his friend, Mukesh. During this time, the two went up to the roof of a house to inspect the property. It is reported that a high-tension power line ran directly over the roof; upon coming into contact with it, Manoj Das suffered severe burns, lost consciousness, and collapsed on to the roof. Following the incident, Mukesh immediately rushed the injured Manoj to the hospital in his private vehicle, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The incident has sent a wave of grief through the victim’s family and the local community. Upon receiving the information, the police arrived at the scene and initiated the necessary preliminary legal formalities. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and a full investigation into the matter is underway. This accident has once again raised questions regarding the safety of high-tension power lines in residential areas. Local residents assert that, in many locations, power lines run dangerously close to homes—a situation that could prove fatal at any moment.
