One worker dead, three injured due to electrocution at RTPS

RAICHUR: One worker died after he was electrocuted while three others were injured when they were working near a cooling tower of the Raichur Thermal Power Station at Shakti Nagar here on Thursday.

The deceased was identified as Thimma Reddy (28) while the injured are Rangappa, Hanumesh and Veeresh. The incident occurred when they were cleaning the water clarifier. The injured have been admitted to the KPC General Hospital in Shakti Nagar.

The families of the victims vented their anger at the RTPS officials alleging negligence and demanded action against them. The Shakti Nagar police visited the spot and have registered a case.