Kandukur electrocution death case registered after teenager dies near 11 kV power line

Hyderabad: Police registered a Kandukur electrocution case after a 17-year-old boy died from an electric shock while trying to retrieve a cricket ball from the roof of a house located beneath an 11 kV power line in Kandukur police station limits of Rangareddy district. Inspector H. Venkateshwarlu said the investigation was underway based on a complaint alleging negligence by the house owner, electricity department officials and the village secretary.

According to the complaint filed by Meghavath Hanumanth, a resident of Banjarugadda Thanda in Kandukur mandal, the Electricity Department had earlier erected an 11 kV power line passing through the village. Later, a resident identified as Ramesh allegedly constructed a house directly beneath the overhead power line. The complainant alleged that the concerned officials and the village secretary failed to prevent the construction and did not ensure required safety measures.

On July 13, 2026, at around 6 pm, the complainant’s son, Meghavath Charan (17), was playing cricket when the ball landed on the roof of Ramesh’s house. While climbing onto the roof to retrieve it, he accidentally came into contact with the nearby high-voltage power line and suffered a fatal electric shock. He died at the scene.

Investigation continues in Kandukur electrocution case

Based on the complaint, police registered a case on July 14, 2026, against house owner Ramesh, Electricity Department Assistant Engineer Venugopal Reddy, lineman Vasu and village secretary Chandrasekhar. The complainant held them responsible for the alleged negligence that led to the teenager’s death.

Inspector H. Venkateshwarlu urged the public not to construct houses near high-voltage electricity lines. He also advised parents to ensure that children do not climb onto buildings located close to power lines. He said everyone should strictly follow electrical safety rules to prevent such accidents.

SI Paramesh, SI Mahender and other police personnel were also present.