60-Year-Old Man Electrocuted While Spitting Gutkha From Balcony In Madhya Pradesh

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Last Updated:October 26, 2026, 15:00 IST

According to local residents, the high-tension electricity line runs dangerously close to the building, creating a significant safety hazard.

A 60-year-old man was electrocuted to death in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district after he came into contact with an 11-kV power line while spitting gutkha (chewing tobacco) from the balcony of his rented accommodation.

The man was staying in an under-construction building when the incident occurred. He died on the spot, and the electric shock left his body hanging from the building’s ledge, causing panic in the neighbourhood. Residents soon gathered at the scene.

After receiving information about the incident, police personnel arrived at the location. The man was subsequently taken to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

According to local residents, the high-tension electricity line runs dangerously close to the building, creating a significant safety hazard. They have called on the electricity department to relocate the line or implement the necessary safety measures to prevent similar incidents.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

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