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Two Deaths from Electric Shock in Begusarai Within 24 Hours, Anger Over 3‑Year‑Old Girl
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 10:01 PM
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Two people died from electric shock in Begusarai within a day, including a three‑year‑old girl, sparking public anger over safety concerns.
Begusarai, Bihar, witnessed two fatal electric‑shock incidents within a 24‑hour span, the second claiming the life of a three‑year‑old girl. Both victims were reported from a residential locality where an exposed high‑voltage line is believed to have caused the accidents. Local residents say the area has long suffered from faulty wiring and inadequate insulation, but remedial work was delayed.
The death of the young child has intensified public outrage, with neighbours gathering outside the municipal office demanding immediate action. Community leaders have called for a thorough safety audit of all electrical installations in the neighbourhood and for the responsible utility to be held accountable.
Authorities from the Bihar State Electricity Board arrived at the scene, confirming that the fatalities resulted from direct contact with an unguarded live wire. A senior official promised expedited repairs and a review of existing safety protocols, while police have opened a case to investigate possible negligence.
The incident underscores growing concerns over electrical safety in rapidly urbanising towns across the state, where infrastructure upgrades often lag behind population growth. Officials have urged residents to report any exposed wires promptly and to avoid handling electrical equipment without professional assistance.
As the investigation proceeds, the community remains vigilant, awaiting concrete measures to prevent a recurrence of such tragic accidents.
The death of the young child has intensified public outrage, with neighbours gathering outside the municipal office demanding immediate action. Community leaders have called for a thorough safety audit of all electrical installations in the neighbourhood and for the responsible utility to be held accountable.
Authorities from the Bihar State Electricity Board arrived at the scene, confirming that the fatalities resulted from direct contact with an unguarded live wire. A senior official promised expedited repairs and a review of existing safety protocols, while police have opened a case to investigate possible negligence.
The incident underscores growing concerns over electrical safety in rapidly urbanising towns across the state, where infrastructure upgrades often lag behind population growth. Officials have urged residents to report any exposed wires promptly and to avoid handling electrical equipment without professional assistance.
As the investigation proceeds, the community remains vigilant, awaiting concrete measures to prevent a recurrence of such tragic accidents.