Mumbai: How did two Kandivali boys get electrocuted?

Mumbai | Thursday | 13th June, 2019

Summary:

Vimladevi Chawl at Bihari Tekdi in Kandivali East, where Rushabh Tiwari, 9, and Tushar Jha, 11, were electrocuted on Monday, remains in darkness. DNA visited the spot and residents bemoaned how the area faced incessant water logging year after year. The boys are believed to have touched the wet ladder while playing and were electrocuted. He said power would be restored to the area only after the Public Works Department inspector files a report. The BMC ward officer of R Central ward pointed to the Disaster Control department and refused to comment..