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Defence
Havildar Rajesh Yadav dies from electric shock at Bangalore army base; funeral Tuesday
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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Havildar Rajesh Yadav, a soldier from Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, died after receiving an electric shock while on duty at an army base in Bangalore. His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday.
Havildar Rajesh Yadav, a serving soldier from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, was on duty at an Indian Army installation in Bangalore when he suffered a fatal electric shock. The incident occurred within the base premises and resulted in his immediate death.
Yadav's family and fellow servicemen have expressed deep grief over the loss. Arrangements for his last rites have been made, with the funeral slated for Tuesday in his hometown.
Army officials confirmed that the case is under investigation to determine the cause of the electrical fault and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Yadav's family and fellow servicemen have expressed deep grief over the loss. Arrangements for his last rites have been made, with the funeral slated for Tuesday in his hometown.
Army officials confirmed that the case is under investigation to determine the cause of the electrical fault and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.