Bengaluru Woman Electrocuted While Fetching Water At Civic Body Pump, Protesters Blame Poor Infra
Selvi died from electrocution while using a water pump in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet. Her death led to protests against BBMP for negligence, causing traffic jams. Residents accused MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan of discrimination.
A woman died from electrocution while trying to fetch water by trying to operate a civic body water pump in Bengaluru’s Chamarajpet on Thursday morning, triggering massive protests in the city. She allegedly came in contact with a live wire and eventually lost her life.
The incident took place in the Anandapura, Market Road, Chamarajpet, which is under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits in the heart of old Bengaluru around 5:30 am, reported Asianet.
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The deceased has been identified as 58-year-old Selvi, who was engaged in domestic work to support her household.
Selvi, a widow who lost her husband 12 years ago, was the sole provider for her four children. With her sudden demise, the children are now orphaned. Her body has been shifted to Victoria Hospital for post-mortem.
Public Outrage
Following the tragic incident, residents of Anandapura blocked the roads in protest against the BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike), blaming the authorities for negligence and poor infrastructure. The protest caused a massive traffic jam on Market Road. Although the incident occurred early in the morning, police arrived at the scene only after several hours, further fuelling public anger.
Residents claimed that the area has been suffering from severe water scarcity for over 30 years. Water is being supplied only between 3 am and 6 am, forcing people to rely on motors connected to large pipelines. Protesters alleged that despite repeated requests, no permanent water connection has been provided to their homes.
Allegations of Discrimination
Amidst the outrage, local women accused MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan of discrimination in providing basic amenities. They claimed that Hindu-majority areas like Anandapura lack proper water and drainage facilities, whereas nearby Tipu Nagar, which has a larger Muslim population, enjoys better infrastructure. “They call our area a slum when we ask for basic facilities, but aren’t we voters too?" lamented one of the protesting women.
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