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Crime
Man climbs electricity pole in Sehore, MP after domestic dispute
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:37 PM
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A man scaled an electricity pole in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh following a domestic dispute, prompting police intervention.
Sehore, a district town in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed an unusual incident on Tuesday when a man climbed a high‑voltage electricity pole after a domestic quarrel. Witnesses said the dispute escalated outside the residence, after which the individual fled and ascended the pole, drawing the attention of nearby residents.
Local police and the state electricity board were alerted promptly. Officers arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area and began negotiations to coax the man down safely, while technicians ensured that the power supply remained uninterrupted.
The man was eventually persuaded to descend without injury, and authorities took him into custody for questioning. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of utility infrastructure and the need for swift police response in domestic‑violence related emergencies.
Police officials indicated that legal action under the Indian Penal Code could be pursued for endangering public safety and trespassing on utility property. The electricity department also announced a review of security measures around its assets in the region.
Local police and the state electricity board were alerted promptly. Officers arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area and began negotiations to coax the man down safely, while technicians ensured that the power supply remained uninterrupted.
The man was eventually persuaded to descend without injury, and authorities took him into custody for questioning. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of utility infrastructure and the need for swift police response in domestic‑violence related emergencies.
Police officials indicated that legal action under the Indian Penal Code could be pursued for endangering public safety and trespassing on utility property. The electricity department also announced a review of security measures around its assets in the region.