Responsibility involves TGSPDCL, government, and cable providers. The court and HRC are also involved.
On August 18, 2025, a tragic electrocution incident occurred during a Krishna Janmashtami procession in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad. A chariot, while being pulled manually after its vehicle broke down, came into contact with a low-hanging live wire from an 11 KV high-tension power line. This resulted in the deaths of six devotees and injuries to four others.
Responsibility for the Ramanthapur Tragedy:
The Ramanthapur electrocution tragedy has led to widespread calls for accountability.
- Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL): Reports indicate that complaints about unsafe, dangling wires had been ignored. The Telangana Human Rights Commission (HRC) has taken suo motu cognisance, citing gross negligence and a lapse in public safety measures by the authorities, which they view as a violation of the right to life. The HRC has directed TGSPDCL to submit a report detailing the cause, responsibility for unattended wires, and long-term safety measures.
- Government and Civic Authorities: The Telangana High Court has questioned the government, GHMC, and service providers regarding accountability. The court stated that “Everyone is responsible for the Ramanthapur incident.” The IT Minister announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for the deceased’s families and ordered an inquiry to identify those responsible.
- Cable Operators/Service Providers: While the TGSPDCL claims to have issued notices to cable operators, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has criticized the indiscriminate cutting of cables, noting that internet cables do not carry electricity. However, the TGSPDCL’s counsel argued that the number of cables exceeded permitted limits, creating hazards.
Hyderabad Internet Issues:
Following the Ramanthapur tragedy and another electrocution incident the next day, the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) initiated a drive to remove dangling internet and cable TV wires from electricity poles across Hyderabad. This action, aimed at public safety, caused widespread internet disruptions, affecting work-from-home setups and digital payments. The indiscriminate cutting of cables by TGSPDCL has been criticized by the COAI and public, leading to protests and a standoff between the government and telecom industry. The Telangana High Court is also hearing a petition challenging the state government’s directive to disconnect cables.
Removing Internet & TV cables bad idea Instead of reuglar inspection
5 people dead becuase hanging live wire.. most of the live wires covered by insulated by PVC cover does 11KV wire have insulated?
Yes, 11kV wires are typically insulated. (by AI)
is tsspdcl 11kv wire insulation
Yes, TSSPDCL (Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited) 11kV wires use XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulation.
Then how live cwire /cable exposed leding to electric shock >> 5 deaths >> and internet & cable tv disruption.
maybe wire near to maintance replace… reaching life time. some one like cable operators, accidentally cut, (if cut it will be half, if partial cut that may like wound.. wire broken
Writer Opinion
the idol is long they are not carried cable lifter maybe..
live wires are xposed like in village areas.
This is the incident of negligence everyone should aware of. but cutting internet cables not good idea even cable operators are got permission and paying to use that*. (as from court petition)
