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Crime
Electrified Gate Kills Mother, Injures Six in Damoh Village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Jul 2026, 01:01 PM
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A tragic incident occurred in Damoh district where a broken electricity service line fell onto a metal gate, electrocuting a 47-year-old woman and injuring six others who attempted to help.
In a shocking incident in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, a 47-year-old woman lost her life after coming into contact with an electrified iron gate. The tragedy unfolded in Mohanpur village, under the jurisdiction of Patharia police station.
Reports indicate that a snapped electricity service line fell directly onto the metal gate of a house. This caused the gate to become live with electricity, leading to the fatal electrocution of Santosh Rani.
Tragically, six other individuals who rushed to her aid or were nearby also came into contact with the electrified gate and sustained injuries. Further details on their condition are awaited, but the incident highlights a severe lapse in electrical safety.
Reports indicate that a snapped electricity service line fell directly onto the metal gate of a house. This caused the gate to become live with electricity, leading to the fatal electrocution of Santosh Rani.
Tragically, six other individuals who rushed to her aid or were nearby also came into contact with the electrified gate and sustained injuries. Further details on their condition are awaited, but the incident highlights a severe lapse in electrical safety.