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Woman electrocuted after power returns in Chanderra, Tikamgarh; relatives protest outside electricity office
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 01:01 PM
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A 30‑year‑old woman died from electric shock when power resumed after a four‑day outage in Chanderra village, Tikamgarh, prompting relatives to stage a protest outside the electricity department office.
A 30‑year‑old resident identified as Ladd Kumar Kushwaha was fatally electrocuted in Chanderra village of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, shortly after electricity was restored following a four‑day blackout. The shock occurred when the newly supplied power came back on, catching the woman in the live current.
Outraged by the incident, her family members and several villagers gathered at the local electricity department office. In a display of anger, they placed the deceased's body outside the office premises and demanded answers from the authorities.
Local officials have not yet released an official statement, but the incident is expected to trigger an inquiry into safety protocols during power restoration. The tragedy highlights the risks associated with sudden electricity supply in rural areas that have endured prolonged outages.
Outraged by the incident, her family members and several villagers gathered at the local electricity department office. In a display of anger, they placed the deceased's body outside the office premises and demanded answers from the authorities.
Local officials have not yet released an official statement, but the incident is expected to trigger an inquiry into safety protocols during power restoration. The tragedy highlights the risks associated with sudden electricity supply in rural areas that have endured prolonged outages.