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Agriculture
Haryana farmer awarded Rs 90,000 after buffalo electrocuted near village pond
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:32 PM
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A buffalo that died after being electrocuted near a village pond in Haryana led the farmer to receive a compensation of Rs 90,000 from the state power utility.
A buffalo belonging to a farmer in a Haryana village was found dead after an apparent electrocution near a local pond. The incident prompted the farmer to file a claim with the state electricity distribution company, alleging that the animal had come into contact with an exposed live wire.
After reviewing the grievance, the power discom approved a compensation package of Rs 90,000, citing the loss of livestock under its consumer protection guidelines. The amount is intended to cover the market value of the animal and associated hardships faced by the farmer.
The case underscores the growing awareness among rural electricity consumers about their right to seek redress for damages caused by faulty infrastructure. Officials from the discom confirmed that the payment will be disbursed within the standard processing period.
Local authorities have been urged to inspect the area and take preventive measures to avoid similar accidents, especially in agricultural zones where livestock often graze near utility installations.
The farmer expressed relief at the settlement, noting that the compensation will help mitigate the financial setback caused by the loss of the buffalo, an essential asset for his household's dairy and agricultural activities.
After reviewing the grievance, the power discom approved a compensation package of Rs 90,000, citing the loss of livestock under its consumer protection guidelines. The amount is intended to cover the market value of the animal and associated hardships faced by the farmer.
The case underscores the growing awareness among rural electricity consumers about their right to seek redress for damages caused by faulty infrastructure. Officials from the discom confirmed that the payment will be disbursed within the standard processing period.
Local authorities have been urged to inspect the area and take preventive measures to avoid similar accidents, especially in agricultural zones where livestock often graze near utility installations.
The farmer expressed relief at the settlement, noting that the compensation will help mitigate the financial setback caused by the loss of the buffalo, an essential asset for his household's dairy and agricultural activities.