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Gurugram: Supervisor booked after lineman injured in live feeder blast
A contract lineman was burned while attempting to disconnect a live feeder in Gurugram, leading to a blast. A supervisor from the power utility DHBVN was later booked, with an FIR lodged and an inquiry launched. The incident prompted ongoing police and utility investigations.
Why It Matters
The case highlights safety lapses in handling live electrical lines and accountability mechanisms for supervisors in charge of such operations.
Timeline
4 Events
Inquiry initiated into the incident
April 23, 2026
A DHBVN official said an inquiry has been initiated to determine responsibility for the incident, and police stated that investigation is underway with action to be taken based on the discom's report.
Lineman discharged from ESIC Hospital
April 21, 2026
Tej Pal was discharged from ESIC Hospital in Sector 9A two days after the incident.
FIR registered against supervisor
April 20, 2026
An FIR was registered against the supervisor at Sector 53 police station under Sections 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police said investigation is underway and action will be taken based on the discom's report.
Lineman injured as live feeder blasts in Sector 52 area
April 19, 2026
Around 5 pm on Sunday, a transformer on an 11kV feeder at Nai Ki Dhani near Sector 52 overloaded, causing a blast when Tej Pal, a contract lineman, attempted to disconnect the supply after being assured the main power had been cut. He sustained burn injuries to his hands and was rushed to a private hospital in Sector 51, later being moved to ESIC Hospital in Sector 9A.