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Cobbler electrocuted in Bengaluru; FIR against GBA, BESCOM, BMTC officials
A 34-year-old cobbler died by electrocution near a bus stop in Bengaluru during heavy rain on April 29. J.P. Nagar police registered an FIR against officials of GBA, Bescom, and BMTC, and invoked Section 106 as the investigation began, based on a complaint from the victim’s sister. The details were reported on May 2, 2026.
Why It Matters
The case raises questions about electrical safety and accountability of public authorities during adverse weather, and potential negligence in public infrastructure management.
Timeline
3 Events
May 2, 2026: Police invoke Section 106 and begin further investigation
May 2, 2026
Police invoked Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (causing death by negligence not amounting to culpable homicide) and started further investigation.
May 2, 2026: FIR registered against officials of GBA, Bescom, and BMTC
May 2, 2026
The J.P. Nagar police registered an FIR against officials of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) in connection with the death, based on a complaint filed by the victim’s sister.
April 29, 2026: Death by electrocution of a cobbler near a bus stop in Bengaluru during heavy rain
April 29, 2026
A 34-year-old cobbler died after being electrocuted near a bus stop in Bengaluru during heavy rain.