JE Madanlal, an electrician from Sirsa, died in Delhi while undergoing treatment for burn injuries., he was severely burned in a blast at Kungrawali 132 KV substation where he worked. After 23 days of treatment in Hisar, doctors referred him to Delhi due to spreading infection. Madanlal, 56, was two years from retirement and is survived by a son and daughter. The accident occurred when he was noting serial numbers near a CT unit. Colleagues and union leaders visited him in the hospital. To prevent such accidents, workers should follow safety protocols and wear protective gear when working with high-voltage equipment. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 12:55 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- JE Madanlal, an electrician from Sirsa, died in Delhi while undergoing treatment for burn injuries
- On 25 Sep, he was severely burned in a blast at Kungrawali 132 KV substation where he worked
- After 23 days of treatment in Hisar, doctors referred him to Delhi due to spreading infection