Electric Shock Accident: Went to spit gutkha in the balcony, got an 11,000 volt electric shock; elderly man died a painful death
- bySudha Saxena
- 27 Oct, 2026
An elderly man, Ramdhin Gupta, has died from electrocution in Ganjbasoda, Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. The 60-year-old man, who lived in a house under construction, was electrocuted by an 11 KV overhead power line. According to reports, the man had gone to the balcony to spit out gutkha. After the electrocution, his body was found hanging from the balcony.
A 60-year-old man died after being electrocuted by an 11,000-volt high-voltage line while working on a house under construction in Ward No. 6. According to reports, the man was living in a rented apartment in the building. He was electrocuted while working.
Ganjbasoda City Police
arrived at the scene upon receiving information about the incident. Police have registered a case and begun investigating the matter. Meanwhile, residents of the neighborhood say that the 11,000 kV power line passing very close to their homes poses a potential risk of accidents. They have demanded that the electricity department relocate the line and ensure proper safety measures are in place.
The power line was relocated.
After the house was built, the power line was relocated. A complaint was made to the power station officials, but they did not help. This is what the relatives of the deceased said.
Ramdhin Gupta was working at his home
While working, he went into the gallery to spit. Ramdhin Gupta died due to electrocution. Ramdhin Gupta's body has been taken into custody and the police are investigating the matter further.
PC: Navrastra






