Business Standard

NHRC issues notice to discom, Delhi govt on pole mishap

Image

Press Trust of India New Delhi

 

Registering a case based on media reports, the NHRC served notices to the Delhi Chief Secretary and Chairman, BSES, Yamuna Power Limited to submit reports within two weeks into the allegations.

Amit Jain suffered injuries after an electric pole fell on him near the Geeta Colony flyove on August 11. The reports had said that authorities have not considered extending him any medical aid till date.

Jain's wife Rekha rushed him to LNJP hospital, where he was not attended properly even after two hours of accident and got him shifted to St Stephen hospital where he is in a critical condition.

 

While seeking report into the incident from the authorities, the Commission has also directed them to inform as to whether any monetary assistance towards medical treatment has been provided to the victim.

 

  

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Sep 05 2012 | 6:45 PM IST

Explore News