A 23‑year‑old man, Narendra Kacchi, died after receiving an electric shock from a transformer in a water‑logged park in Ghaziabad. Police have filed an FIR and launched an investigation, while locals say they had repeatedly warned about the unsafe transformer.

Key Takeaways

  • 23‑year‑old Narendra Kacchi electrocuted near a flooded transformer in a Ghaziabad park
  • Police registered FIR against unidentified persons; post‑mortem report pending
  • Residents had lodged multiple prior complaints about the transformer’s safety

Incident Overview

“Enjoy the rain,” 23‑year‑old Narendra Kacchi (also known as Bablu) told his elder brother Kamlesh before heading out to a GDA‑maintained park in Ghaziabad. Within an hour, Kamlesh learned that his brother had collapsed after coming into contact with an electrified, water‑logged stretch near a transformer and was pronounced dead at around 3 p.m. The tragic news traveled roughly 600 km to the family’s village in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, leaving relatives in shock.

Location and Circumstances

According to eyewitnesses, Narendra and another man were exiting the park when they attempted to cross accumulated water surrounding a transformer at the exit gate. A video that went viral on social media shows Narendra convulsing after the shock, while the companion managed to escape with minor injuries. The combination of standing water and live electricity proved fatal.

Police Action and Ongoing Probe

Authorities have filed an FIR under sections dealing with death by negligence against unknown individuals. A post‑mortem examination has been completed, but the official cause of death is awaited. Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) officials claim they received no prior complaint about this transformer and will await the autopsy report before deciding on further action.

Prior Complaints and Animal Fatalities

Local resident Dhannu revealed that the transformer has been a source of danger for months. Ten days before the incident, a cow was electrocuted at the same spot, and earlier, several dogs had also died. Despite these warnings, no remedial measures were taken, raising questions about municipal oversight.

Wider Context: Monsoon Safety Gaps

This tragedy mirrors other recent incidents: a 27‑year‑old Aryan in Noida died after falling into a drain and possibly contacting a live pole, and a family member in Maharashtra’s Satara district suffered a similar fate. Experts warn that during India’s monsoon season, inadequate insulation of electrical infrastructure in flood‑prone areas poses a severe public‑safety risk. Recommendations include waterproof enclosures for transformers, regular inspections, and rapid public alerts during heavy rains.