Shortcuts to power connections that may cut short many lives

Two electrocution deaths within a span of a month in the city have raised serious concerns over Bescom’s capability to provide safe power infrastructure. Though the officials say they are doing their bit to bring down the number of electrical accidents, seven such accidents were reported this year, in May alone.

According to data accessed by DH, of the seven accidents reported in May under the Bescom jurisdiction which include Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Kolar, Chitradurga, Chikkaballapur and Davangere districts, four were fatal.

Similarly, in March and April, 15 fatal accidents were reported, taking the total count to 19 deaths in less than three months.