India, March 13 -- A tragic incident in Bengaluru's Anandpura area near Chamrajpet on Wednesday led to the death of a woman due to electrocution, sparking protests from outraged residents.

According to news agency ANI, the victim, identified as Selvi, reportedly suffered a fatal shock after coming into contact with an exposed electrical connection while trying to collect water, police said.

Preliminary investigations suggest that electrical cables running along the road were linked to a nearby pipeline, possibly leading to the accident, the report added.

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Angered by the incident, local residents staged protests, demanding urge...