MHRC registers suo moto case over death of a woman due to electrocution

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 17, 2020

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission, Shillong headed by its Chairperson (Acting),  P. J. P. Hanaman and the Judicial Member, B. Giri has registered a Suo Moto case following the death of woman due to electrocution near Tura. According to the Commission, the death as reported appears to reveal sheer negligence and callousness of the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MePDCL) which is tasked with the maintenance and supervision of high power transmission line to the whole state.

The Commission has issued notice to the State Government and to the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MePDCL).According to the news report, one Hensolin D. Sangma, mother of two was out on Wednesday cutting overgrown banana plants when she came in contact with live wire from 33 KV transmission line that was just above one of the banana plant. The contact with live wire electrocuted her and her lifeless body was found by her families at the site a few hours later.

The Commission has directed the State Government to institute an enquiry into the incident which has taken the life of a poor woman and to submit a detailed report to the Commission within 30 days.