A worker was electrocuted while maintaining a power line near Kandlakoya

A 46-year-old worker died after being electrocuted and falling from a tree while helping with maintenance work on a 33kV power line near Kandlakoya on Wednesday evening, June 24. The deceased was identified as Korra Jagram, a resident of Singareni Colony, Saidabad.

The incident was reported near Sai Geetha Ashram, where electricity department personnel were carrying out maintenance work on a 33 kV power line. According to police, Korra Jagram was climbing a tree to remove branches obstructing a power line when he came into contact with the wire.

He was electrocuted and fell from a tree. He suffered fatal injuries from which he died on the spot.

He is survived by his wife Manga, two sons and a daughter. Police said he worked as a laborer and was the main breadwinner of the family.

The Petbasheerabad police have registered a case and started an investigation to find out the circumstances behind the incident.

Published – 25 Jun 2026 19:18 IST