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Bihar: Transformer explodes in Patna Civil Court, one lawyer killed, 2 injured | VIDEO

Bihar: A transformer explosion at Patna Civil Court resulted in the death of lawyer Devendra Prasad and left two others severely injured. One of the injured lawyers later succumbed to their injuries at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).

Reported By : Nitish Chandra Edited By : Arushi Jaiswal
Patna
Published : Mar 13, 2024 14:34 IST, Updated : Mar 13, 2024 16:43 IST
Patna
Image Source : ANI Transformer explodes in Patna Civil Court, one lawyer killed, 2 injured

Patna: A lawyer was killed and two others were injured after a transformer exploded in Patna Civil Court on Wednesday. The deceased lawyer has been identified as Devendra Prasad, who tragically lost his life in the incident. Two other lawyers sustained severe burn injuries and were rushed to the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for urgent medical attention. Sadly, one of the injured lawyers succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment.

Outcry and demands for justice

The tragic event sparked outrage among the legal community within the court premises, leading to protests demanding justice and compensation for the victims' families. Aggrieved lawyers demanded compensation of 20 lakh rupees for the deceased lawyer's family, attributing the tragedy to negligence on the part of the electrical department.

Preliminary findings

Initial investigations suggested that the explosion was caused by a leak in the transformer's oil, followed by a failure in the metering unit—a device mounted on the transformer for High Tension (HT) consumers to signal the meter. The electrical department personnel indicated that technical malfunction could be a possible cause of the fire, pending further investigation.

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