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Crime
Two Men Electrocuted While Attempting Power Cable Theft in Balotra, Rajasthan
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 10:05 AM
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Two men were electrocuted in Balotra, Rajasthan, after allegedly trying to steal power cables from a high‑voltage line.
Police in Balotra, Rajasthan, responded to a call of an accident on a high‑voltage power line on Tuesday evening. The incident involved two men who were reportedly attempting to cut or lift power cables for theft. While handling the cables, they were struck by an electric shock and both died at the scene.
The local police have opened a case and are investigating the motive behind the theft attempt. Witnesses say the men were seen near the transmission tower before the incident. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are inspecting the damaged lines for safety.
The Rajasthan Electricity Board has issued a statement urging the public to refrain from tampering with power infrastructure and to report suspicious activities. No other casualties were reported.
The local police have opened a case and are investigating the motive behind the theft attempt. Witnesses say the men were seen near the transmission tower before the incident. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are inspecting the damaged lines for safety.
The Rajasthan Electricity Board has issued a statement urging the public to refrain from tampering with power infrastructure and to report suspicious activities. No other casualties were reported.