SaralnamaA lineman was beaten and his vehicle damaged in Gorakhpur. Five men attacked Kishan Pratap Singh, accusing him of repeatedly cutting power and disturbing their sleep. Singh explained that power cuts were due to orders or fault repairs, not his decision. The attackers threatened to kill him if he complained. Singh later filed a report at Chiluatal police station. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused. The incident highlights the risks faced by electricity workers in the area. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 14:25 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A lineman was beaten and his vehicle damaged in Gorakhpur on 17 Oct 2023
- Five men attacked Kishan Pratap Singh, accusing him of repeatedly cutting power and disturbing their sleep
- Singh explained that power cuts were due to orders or fault repairs, not his decision