Linesman saves colleague from electrocution in West Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent

TURA, May 19: A lineman displayed exceptional brav-ery on Tuesday afternoon when he rescued his col-league from electrocution in Barengapara village under Dalu Police Station, West Garo Hills.

The two employees of SAI Computers, who were repairing an LT line at Baren-gapara Bazar, received se-vere electric shocks due to a reverse current surge from a nearby inverter/generator. The surge happened because of the absence of a change-over switch.

One lineman was left dan-gling precariously after being electrocuted. Despite the danger, his colleague stayed atop the pole and skillfully untangled him from the maze of wires. The rescued worker then slid down the pole to safety.

Both were rushed to Dalu CHC for treatment and were later discharged.

The heroic rescue, cap-tured on video, has gone viral on social media.