GANGTOK, 27 Jan: A lady is reported to have suffered burn injuries after being electrocuted at the power sub-station in Rongli. The 500 KVA power sub station at Putali Chowk, Gangyal is managed and operated by Sew Company.
The incident occurred on the morning of 25 January when Phul Maya Gurung, 35, went after one of her goats who had wandered into the power sub station area. She was reportedly electrocuted when she entered the sub-station sustaining burn injuries on her chest, hands and back.
She was immediately rushed to the Rongli PHC from where she was referred to STNM Hospital, Gangtok.
Rongli Police have arrested two linesmen, Rajendra Subba and Nitesh Chaudhari of Sew Company who have been charged with negligent conduct and endangerment.
The said electric line is reportedly sub-let by Sew Coy under the charge of CE (Electrical) Prakash Rao who, it was informed, is on leave at present.
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