Energy minister directs inquiry in Palaskheda incident

Aurangabad, Nov 21:

Three youths died in an electricity accident at Palaskheda Pimple recently. The state energy minister Dr Nitin Raut directed the Aurangabad regional joint managing director Dr Naresh Gite on the phone to conduct an inquiry in the accident incident.

Three brothers died due to electrocution at Palaskheda Pimple in Bhokardan tehsil at Jalna district on November 18. The energy minister directed that a detailed inquiry should be conducted in the matter and accordingly take action if any officer or employee is responsible for it. The people’s representatives from the Jalna district requested Dr Raut to look into the matter. Accordingly, the inquiry will be conducted, informed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL).