It was on Sunday morning when we came to know about the saddening death of a teacher at the New Delhi railway station. She lost her life by electrocution after stepping on a loose wire mistakenly. Coming in contact with a wire in the railway station became the primary reason for the electrocution incident followed by death. Unfortunately, even a tragic and heartbreaking incident like this has not made the concerned authorities properly aware of the condition of the wires stranded here and there during this rainy season.
Loose Wires Are Still Hanging At The New Delhi Railway Station
The news of Sakshi Ahuja, a 35-year-old teacher has shocked everyone around us. Such a terrifying accident is unfortunate and concerned people need to be very cautious to protect the wires and electrical boxes properly, especially in the times of monsoon season. Improper electricity services in contact with water can be a worse blunder than what happened on Sunday. Heartbreakingly, the situation has not been taken care of properly yet. According to a report by The Times Of India, the condition of the junction boxes are not up to the mark. To cover these boxes, electricians used cardboard pieces and tape.
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Not just that, loose wires are still hanging here and there at the New Delhi railway station. The TOI report also stated how only a plastic board is used to shield an electricity junction box at the New Delhi railway station. The most shocking fact is that this electricity box is very near the accident spot of Sakshi on Sunday.
People Are Getting Afraid & Panicky!
Not just the electricity junction boxes, there are several places in the entire station where only plastic, cardboard, and tape are covering major electricity connections. Even the switchboards are not locked well with wires hanging outside. With loose wires hanging at the New Delhi railway station, passengers are very fearful. They are stating how authorities need to take steps as anything can happen in the crowd of lakhs of people. Passengers are becoming very cautious while walking somewhere or touching any surface.
Be very careful while travelling to any place and avoid getting close to any loose wires or electricity boxes.
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