Hyderabad, 5 August
Medak Farmer Electrocuted While Repairing Borewell Pump, Dies on the Spot
In a tragic incident, a Medak farmer was electrocuted while attempting to repair a technical fault in his borewell pump set at Nagasanpally village in Kowdipally mandal on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Chinthalagari Gopal (45), a farmer who had recently completed the transplantation of paddy following heavy inflows into the Manjeera River, which provided much-needed water for agricultural activities in the region.
According to local sources, Gopal’s borewell pump developed a technical problem after the transplantation work. While trying to restore power to the pump set and fix the fault himself, he accidentally came into contact with a live electrical wire. The Medak farmer electrocuted in the incident died on the spot due to the severe electric shock.
Farmer Dies While Restoring Power Supply
Family members and nearby villagers rushed to the spot after the incident, but Gopal had already succumbed to the electrocution before any medical assistance could be provided.
The sudden death has left the farming community in shock, as Gopal was actively engaged in cultivating his fields during the ongoing agricultural season.
Survived by Wife and Two Children
The Medak farmer electrocuted in the accident is survived by his wife and two children. The incident has caused immense grief to the bereaved family, who lost their sole breadwinner in the tragic mishap.
Police registered a case and shifted the body to the Government Hospital in Medak for postmortem examination. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Electrical Safety During Agricultural Work
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with handling electrical equipment used in agriculture. Experts advise farmers to switch off the main power supply and seek the assistance of trained electricians whenever technical faults occur in borewell pump sets or other electrical installations to prevent such accidents.
Conclusion
The death of Chinthalagari Gopal highlights the risks farmers face while maintaining electrical equipment on their farms. As the Medak farmer electrocuted while repairing his borewell pump, the tragedy underscores the importance of following electrical safety precautions to avoid similar incidents in the future.