11,000 Volt Shock Horror: Live Wire Falls on Biker in Deoghar, Villagers Block Road Over Negligence
Brief By Newsbrief / 5:45 PM on 26 May 2026
A heartbreaking incident has surfaced from Deoghar district in Jharkhand, where a young man lost his life after an 11,000-volt live electric wire snapped and fell on him. The tragic accident took place near Khoon village under the Chitra police station area, triggering grief and outrage among local residents.
The deceased has been identified as Amit Marandi. According to reports, Amit was returning home on his motorcycle after taking a bath in the Joriya area. While he was riding back, an overhead high-voltage power line suddenly broke and collapsed directly onto him. Since the wire was carrying live current, Amit suffered severe electrocution and died on the spot.
Eyewitnesses said the young man collapsed on the road and struggled in pain before succumbing to his injuries within moments. Soon after receiving information about the incident, family members rushed to the spot. The sight of Amit’s body left the family devastated, while villagers gathered in large numbers as tension spread across the area.
Locals have accused the electricity department of gross negligence. Villagers claimed that damaged and hanging electric wires in the region had remained unattended for a long time despite repeated concerns. According to them, proper maintenance could have prevented the fatal accident.
Following the incident, angry residents staged a road blockade on the Chitra-Basti-Palojori main road. Protesters demanded immediate compensation for the victim’s family and strict action against officials responsible for the negligence. The road blockade disrupted traffic movement for several hours.
Police and administrative officials reached the spot to control the situation and hold discussions with the protesters. Authorities are attempting to calm the crowd while further investigation into the incident is underway. The tragedy has once again raised serious concerns over electrical safety and maintenance failures in rural areas.