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Teenager Dies After Electrocution While Fixing Tricolour at Madhya Pradesh School
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Teenager Dies After Electrocution While Fixing Tricolour at Madhya Pradesh School

✍️ The Hindu 🗓 16 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM 👁 4
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A 17‑year‑old student was electrocuted while repairing the school flagpole in a Madhya Pradesh school, leading to his death.

A 17‑year‑old student was electrocuted while fixing the tricolour flag at a school in Madhya Pradesh, India. The incident occurred when the teenager was working on the flagpole, and a live electrical source caused a fatal shock. School officials and local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols for maintenance work at educational institutions. The tragedy has sparked calls for stricter adherence to electrical safety standards in schools across the state.
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