BICHOLIM, April 20 -- In yet another grave and shocking incident an electricity department lineman lost his life after he was electrocuted while working on an electricity pole at Housing Board, Bicholim.

The accident occurred due to a sudden power surge, while he was working, even as it is claimed that the power supply to the high tension line was switched off. The deceased Manoj Zambaulikar was a resident of Pilgao.

The death of the lineman has sent shockwaves in Bicholim. The alarming number of deaths of linemen in Goa for the last five years has put the spotlight on safety of lineman.

It is reported that five linemen have died tragic deaths due to electrocution in the year 2023. The government has been accused of giving lip service ...