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Bhopal: Engineer Suspended After Lawyer and BJP Leader Dies from Power‑Pole Shock
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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A Bhopal lawyer and BJP activist died after receiving an electric shock from a utility pole, prompting the municipal corporation to suspend the responsible engineer and take action against an EE.
A lawyer identified as Divyarshi Tiwari, who was also a local BJP activist, suffered a fatal electric shock when he came into contact with an exposed power pole in Bhopal. The incident occurred on a city street and resulted in his immediate death, according to local reports.
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation responded swiftly, suspending the engineer who was overseeing the maintenance of the pole. In addition, the corporation has initiated disciplinary action against an Electrical Engineer (EE) linked to the oversight.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the investigation, but the suspension underscores the city's intent to enforce safety standards for public utilities and prevent similar tragedies.
The incident has drawn attention from local political circles, with party members expressing condolences while urging a thorough probe into the circumstances that led to the accident.
Municipal officials indicated that a formal report will be submitted to higher authorities, and any negligence uncovered could result in additional penalties.
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation responded swiftly, suspending the engineer who was overseeing the maintenance of the pole. In addition, the corporation has initiated disciplinary action against an Electrical Engineer (EE) linked to the oversight.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the investigation, but the suspension underscores the city's intent to enforce safety standards for public utilities and prevent similar tragedies.
The incident has drawn attention from local political circles, with party members expressing condolences while urging a thorough probe into the circumstances that led to the accident.
Municipal officials indicated that a formal report will be submitted to higher authorities, and any negligence uncovered could result in additional penalties.