At least 15 people were killed and several injured when a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand on 19 July.
At least 15 people were killed and several injured when a transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand on 19 July.
Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand Police Commissioner (DGP), told ANI that outpost officials in charge of Pipalkoti were among the dead.
Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand Police Commissioner (DGP), told ANI that outpost officials in charge of Pipalkoti were among the dead.
Officials said the dead included three police inspectors and three home guards.
Officials said the dead included three police inspectors and three home guards.
Initial investigation revealed that there was an electric current running through the railing.
Initial investigation revealed that there was an electric current running through the railing.
Additional Chief of Uttarakhand Police, V. Murugesan, said: “Some 15 people have died, including a police lieutenant and three home guards. The investigation will reveal more details.”
Additional Chief of Uttarakhand Police, V. Murugesan, said: “Some 15 people have died, including a police lieutenant and three home guards. The investigation will reveal more details.”
CM Pushkar Singh Dami said the injured were being referred to a senior center and transferred by helicopter to AIIMS Rishikesh.
CM Pushkar Singh Dami said the injured were being referred to a senior center and transferred by helicopter to AIIMS Rishikesh.
Commenting on the incident, CM Pushkar Singh Dhaami of Uttarakhand said, “It is a sad incident. District administration, police and SDRF have arrived at the scene. The injured have been sent to a senior center and transferred by helicopter to AIIMS Rishikesh. There is an order,” he said. I was ordered to conduct an investigation of the security authorities. ”
Commenting on the incident, CM Pushkar Singh Dhaami of Uttarakhand said, “It is a sad incident. District administration, police and SDRF have arrived at the scene. The injured have been sent to a senior center and transferred by helicopter to AIIMS Rishikesh. There is an order,” he said. I was ordered to conduct an investigation of the security authorities. ”
In April, 11 people were electrocuted when a truck hit an overhead power line during a Hindu festival procession in southern India.
In April, 11 people were electrocuted when a truck hit an overhead power line during a Hindu festival procession in southern India.
Meanwhile, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team has been instructed to remain on high alert after nine days of persistent rains in the hills and plains of Uttarakhand have caused river levels to rise, officials said. Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team has been instructed to remain on high alert after nine days of persistent rains in the hills and plains of Uttarakhand have caused river levels to rise, officials said. Wednesday.
SDRF officials said nine days of rain in the hills and plains of Uttarakhand caused river levels to rise, after which SDRF officials were instructed to maintain a high level of vigilance. SDRF Commander Manikant Mishra has instructed the various SDRF teams to remain on high alert in the circumstances.
SDRF officials said nine days of rain in the hills and plains of Uttarakhand caused river levels to rise, after which SDRF officials were instructed to maintain a high level of vigilance. SDRF Commander Manikant Mishra instructed the various SDRF teams to remain on high alert in the midst of the situation.
Considering the potential hazards posed by rising water levels in the Ganges, SDRF staff and Javan are asked to remain vigilant at all times.
Considering the potential hazards posed by rising water levels in the Ganges, SDRF staff and Javan are asked to remain vigilant at all times.
