A farmer and his wife were fatally electrocuted in Janduon Ki Dhani, in the Khimsar area of the Gida region of Rajasthan, on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after a snapped high-voltage overhead power line came into contact with the iron-mesh fence of their animal enclosure. The couple died attempting to rescue their livestock, with 13 to 14 sheep and goats also killed in the incident.

How the Tragedy Unfolded

According to eyewitnesses, a live wire from an overhead three-phase power line snapped and fell onto the farm's iron-mesh fencing, causing the enclosure to become electrified. When the sheep and goats inside began suffering electric shocks, Ravtaram Kadwasra, son of Himtharam, rushed in to save them and was reportedly electrocuted on the spot. His wife, Veero Devi, seeing her husband in distress, ran to help — and suffered a fatal electric shock when she touched the enclosure's iron gate. Both died at the scene. Only one goat survived the incident.

Villagers Allege Fatal Delay by Power Department

The incident has triggered deep anger among residents of Janduon Ki Dhani, who allege that the power line had broken a day earlier and that electricity department officials and staff were informed by telephone about the danger. According to villagers, no timely action was taken to disconnect the power supply or repair the damaged line. Residents say the tragedy was entirely preventable had officials responded to the warning. This allegation — that advance notice was ignored — is central to the community's demand for accountability.

Demand for Culpable Homicide Case

The grieving family and local residents have demanded strict action against those responsible, including the registration of a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, subject to the findings of the investigation. They are also seeking accountability for the alleged failure to address the reported electrical hazard in time. This demand reflects broader frustration in rural Rajasthan over inadequate power infrastructure maintenance and emergency response.

Police and Official Response

Following the incident, a team from Nagana police station, along with the in-charge of the Batadu police outpost, reached the site and arranged for the power supply to be disconnected. Police took custody of both bodies and transported them to the Batadu mortuary for post-mortem examinations. A veterinary team also visited the site to examine the dead livestock and conduct post-mortem examinations where necessary. Police said further legal action would be taken based on the family's complaint and the findings of a technical investigation.

A Wider Pattern of Rural Electrocution Incidents

Fatal electrocutions linked to ageing or poorly maintained power infrastructure are not uncommon in rural Rajasthan and across India. Farmers and their families are disproportionately exposed to risk from low-hanging or damaged overhead lines near fields and livestock enclosures. The Janduon Ki Dhani case — where an alleged 24-hour delay in response preceded two deaths — is likely to renew calls for mandatory response timelines from state electricity distribution companies. The local community remains in mourning as it awaits the outcome of the police investigation and the family's formal complaint.