A tragedy that could have been prevented has unfolded in Dankaur, Greater Noida. A 7-year-old boy, Taimur, lost both his hands after touching a high-voltage electric wire while playing near his home. For weeks, his family had been warning local authorities about the dangerously low-hanging wire. No one acted.
Now, the incident has sparked outrage, led to criminal charges against power department officials, and reignited debate around civic accountability in Delhi NCR.
“We Complained Again and Again. No One Listened.”
On May 22, Taimur was playing on a rooftop next to his house when he came into contact with an 11,000-volt live wire that should never have been within reach. His father, Naushad Ali, says he had written to both the electricity department and the district magistrate, but nothing was done.
“This was a disaster waiting to happen,” he said, standing outside the hospital where his son is still being treated. “Now my child has no hands.”
Three Surgeries and a Life Changed Forever
Doctors at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi tried everything they could, performing three surgeries. But the infection spread too fast, and both of Taimur’s arms had to be amputated below the elbow.
- The child now faces long-term physical therapy
- The family is seeking support for prosthetic care
- Emotional recovery may take far longer than medical healing
FIR Filed Against Power Department Officials
Dankaur Police have now filed a First Information Report (FIR) against several officials of the Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL), including:
- A Junior Engineer
- The Sub-Divisional Officer
- The Executive Engineer
They’ve been booked under laws related to negligence with machinery and endangering life.
“The Wire Had Been Hanging for Weeks” Say Locals
Residents of Dankaur aren’t surprised this happened. They say the electric line had been visibly unstable for weeks. Many in the neighborhood had filed similar complaints.
“Another boy in our village was injured last year. No one ever came to fix these wires,” said one resident. “Now a child has paid the price.”
Locals say they are tired of warnings going unanswered—until something irreversible happens.
Not the First Time, Not Even This Month
The incident follows another case in Maicha Ki Madheya village, also in Greater Noida, where a farmer died after being electrocuted by a live fence. That case, too, involved alleged negligence by electricity officials.
Such repeated incidents point to a pattern of inaction, rather than a series of isolated errors.
“The Fault Has Been Fixed,” Say Officials
In response, PVVNL’s Chief Engineer Sanjay Jain has admitted that a snapped cable caused the electrocution and that it has now been repaired. An internal report is being compiled for police authorities.
But the apology is of little comfort to Taimur’s family—or to the many other families living under dangling wires and neglected poles across the region.
When Infrastructure Fails, It’s the Poor Who Suffer Most
This case highlights a bitter truth about many urban and semi-urban areas in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad: when the system fails, it’s usually those with the fewest resources who suffer the most.
A child has lost his hands. A father has lost faith. And still, questions remain unanswered:
- Why weren’t complaints acted upon?
- Why aren’t such risks inspected proactively?
- What systems are in place to prevent this from happening again?
This Cannot Be Normal
Every time a tragedy like this happens, there’s outrage, media coverage, and eventually silence. But for families like Taimur’s, silence is not an option. They’re left picking up the pieces.
Safety in cities isn’t just about big infrastructure or grand announcements—it’s about making sure a live wire doesn’t hang over a child’s head for weeks, waiting to change a life forever.
We Deserve More Than Apologies After the Headlines Fade
What happened to Taimur should not be called an “accident.” It was the result of silence, inaction, and a broken system that only responds after irreversible damage. No child in any part of Delhi NCR should ever be left vulnerable to a hanging wire or a decaying pole. No family should have to beg for action before they’re begging for help in an ICU.
This isn’t just a call for accountability—it’s a call for urgency. Infrastructure negligence is no longer just an inconvenience; it’s a public safety threat. If the wires aren’t fixed, the systems must be.
Because behind every headline is a child, a family, and a city that’s losing trust.
FAQs
What happened in the Dankaur electrocution case?
A 7-year-old boy named Taimur in Dankaur, Greater Noida, lost both his hands after accidentally touching a live 11,000-volt power line that was hanging dangerously close to his rooftop. Despite repeated complaints by his father, no action was taken to fix the hazard.
Was any action taken against the electricity department officials?
Yes. An FIR was filed against multiple PVVNL officials—including the junior engineer and executive engineer—under charges of negligence and endangering life. The incident is under police and internal investigation.
Where exactly did the incident take place in Noida?
The accident occurred in Dankaur, a village in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, which falls under the NCR (National Capital Region) zone.
Has the power line been fixed now?
According to PVVNL’s Chief Engineer, the broken cable has been repaired, and an internal inquiry is underway. However, locals say the response came far too late.
Is this the first such incident in Greater Noida?
No. Similar incidents have occurred in nearby areas, including Maicha Ki Madheya village, where a farmer died due to electrocution recently. These recurring cases point to a pattern of infrastructure neglect.
How can such tragedies be prevented in future?
Authorities must:
- Act on public complaints in real time
- Inspect vulnerable infrastructure periodically
- Penalize negligence at the official level
- Introduce localized emergency hotlines for civic hazards
Where can citizens in Delhi NCR report similar risks?
Residents can report power-related risks to the UPPCL or their local PVVNL office. For urgent safety hazards, contacting the district magistrate’s grievance portal or dialing 112 (UP helpline) is advised.