A 39-year-old man died after being electrocuted while connecting a water pump to a tanker in Delhi's Tigri JJ Colony on July 27, 2026. Residents linked the incident to a prolonged water shortage that also sparked protests.
The man was electrocuted in Tigri JJ Colony while attempting to connect a water pump to a tanker.
Residents said the death underscored ongoing difficulties with water supply in the area.
The incident prompted protests over local water distribution.
A 28-year-old man was electrocuted and his friend critically injured after touching a live overhead wire on a terrace in Neelankarai on Saturday night.
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A 66-year-old ambulance driver died after contacting a live wire while taking a break near the Directorate of Public Instruction campus in Nungambakkam early on Sunday.
A complaint has alleged that nearly 125 water boosters, reservoirs and tanks in Chandigarh have not been cleaned or repaired regularly for four years. The claims have raised concerns over drinking water quality and prompted calls for an independent inquiry.
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Three men were found dead after being struck by trains in separate incidents around Chennai on Saturday night. Local railway police are investigating each case.