Mau, 1 Oct (HS): Following the death of three people after

being electrocuted by a high-tension power line during a wedding ceremony in

Domanpura (Islamabad) locality of Mau, Uttar Pradesh, late Wednesday night,

Energy and Urban Development Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma visited the homes of

the affected families. He met with the families, expressed his condolences, and

provided financial assistance of Rs. one lakhs to each family. On September

28th, while a tent was being erected on the rooftop for the wedding ceremony,

three people were struck by the high-tension power line. The deceased included

the groom's brother and two tent-installation workers.

The minister inquired about the families' financial

situation and assured them of all possible assistance. He directed officials to

ensure that families who do not own their own homes receive benefits under the

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). He also directed eligible families to be

linked to other government schemes, including old-age pensions, widow pensions,

and Ayushman cards. The minister stated that while there is no set government

compensation provision for such accidents, the affected families will not be

left alone. Whatever assistance is possible will be provided, depending on the

circumstances. Guarding will be installed on the high tension line.

After the accident, to prevent recurrence of such incidents

in future, the minister directed the officials of the electricity department to

immediately install guarding on the high tension line. He told that the

concerned power line was operational much before the residential complex was

built and later people built houses there. In such a situation, it is necessary

to strengthen the safety measures. The minister told that the necessary

material for guarding is being made available and the safety work will be

started as soon as the material is available. He also appealed to the Municipal

Council President to provide financial assistance to the affected families from

his own level.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi