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NHRC Flags Human Rights Violation Over Class 4 Student's Electrocution Death in Ballia
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:48 AM
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The National Human Rights Commission has flagged a human rights violation following the electrocution death of a Class 4 student in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, and has issued notices to the UPPCL chairman, the district magistrate and the state police.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has flagged a human rights violation after a Class 4 student died due to electrocution in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety measures around power infrastructure.
In response, the NHRC has issued notices to the Chairman‑cum‑MD of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL), the District Magistrate of Ballia and the Superintendent of Police. The notices demand detailed reports on the incident and the safety protocols that were in place.
The student’s death underscores the urgent need for stringent safety checks around high‑voltage lines and power substations, especially in areas frequented by children. It also highlights gaps in existing safety enforcement.
The NHRC has called for a thorough investigation and urged the concerned authorities to take corrective action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In response, the NHRC has issued notices to the Chairman‑cum‑MD of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL), the District Magistrate of Ballia and the Superintendent of Police. The notices demand detailed reports on the incident and the safety protocols that were in place.
The student’s death underscores the urgent need for stringent safety checks around high‑voltage lines and power substations, especially in areas frequented by children. It also highlights gaps in existing safety enforcement.
The NHRC has called for a thorough investigation and urged the concerned authorities to take corrective action to prevent similar incidents in the future.