Tragedy in Kushalpur: The Cost of Electricity

A 25-year-old man, Shubham, committed suicide due to stress from high electricity bills. Despite partial payments, a mismatched bill led to his despair. The local energy minister has announced immediate actions against responsible officials as investigations continue.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Unnao | Updated: 10-10-2024 19:18 IST | Created: 10-10-2024 19:18 IST
Tragedy in Kushalpur: The Cost of Electricity
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A young man in Kushalpur village has taken his own life, reportedly overwhelmed by the burden of exorbitant electricity bills. The incident has drawn attention to potential billing discrepancies and administrative missteps.

Shubham, a 25-year-old daily wager, was found hanging in his home. His family links his death to the stress from multiple high electricity bills, one of which allegedly presented an unrealistic consumption rate. Reports suggest he had sought rectification before taking the drastic step.

The energy minister has responded by suspending several officials and calling for a comprehensive investigation. Authorities are still piecing together the events leading to this tragic loss as inquiries continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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