Minor Girl Injured by Snapped Electric Wire, SDM pointed out Negligence, Issues Show Cause Notice to TSECL Officials
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, April 16, 2026
A minor girl was seriously injured after coming into contact with a snapped electric wire in Ambassa under Dhalai district, raising serious concerns over public safety and negligence in power infrastructure maintenance. Following the incident, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Ambassa Rinku Reang has issued a show cause notice to senior officials of the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL).
According to an official notice issued by the Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ambassa, the incident occurred after a recent electric wire failure in the area. Despite prior instructions issued on April 4, 2026, directing all concerned departments to remain alert and ensure effective disaster response, the situation was allegedly not handled properly.
The notice highlights that a similar incident occurred again on April 15, 2026, at around 4:30 PM at the same location. Upon investigation, it was found that the responsible officials were absent from duty during a critical time, leading to delays in preventive action.
The SDM has specifically pointed out negligence and failure to perform assigned duties, particularly in ensuring preventive measures to avoid such hazards. This lapse, according to the notice, has adversely affected disaster management efforts and posed a serious risk to public safety.
As a result, the DGM and Senior Manager of TSECL, Ambassa Electrical Division (ED) and Electrical Sub-Division (ESD), have been asked to submit a written explanation within three days. The notice warns that failure to respond within the stipulated time will lead to appropriate legal action under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, particularly Section 56, which deals with punishment for dereliction of duty by officials.
The administration has taken a serious view of the incident, emphasizing that negligence in essential services like electricity, especially during emergency situations, will not be tolerated.
The condition of the injured minor girl has not yet been officially disclosed.
This incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for strict monitoring and timely maintenance of electrical infrastructure to prevent such dangerous occurrences in the future.
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