Two Brothers Killed in Electrocution Accident in Bhilwara

On Sunday, November 5th, 2023, two brothers were killed in a tragic electrocution accident in Balkhandiya village, Tonk district, Rajasthan. Ramnarayan, aged 35, and his younger brother Harlal, 26, were walking to their fields when they came into contact with live electrical wires that were lying on the ground.

Nearby farmers discovered the brothers' bodies and immediately alerted the local authorities. The Piplu DSP, along with officers from the Piplu and Jhirana police stations and the naib tehsildar, rushed to the scene. Locals demanded that the dependents of the deceased receive compensation and jobs, alleging that the power department's negligence had led to the wires being left on the ground.

By evening, the power department officials arrived and moved the wires aside. They then agreed to provide ₹5 lakh in compensation to each of the families within one month and also offer them jobs. Ramnarayan's wife is disabled, and the couple have a young son and daughter. Harlal leaves behind three young daughters. Both brothers were engaged in farming, and their families were living in poverty.

The bodies were handed over to the families after the postmortem examination. This tragic incident has left the community in Balkhandiya village deeply saddened and has highlighted the need for better safety measures and accountability from the power department.