Temple panel head booked after 14yoson of retired col suffers electric shock

Dehradun: Police in Dehradun's Garhi Cantt registered a case against the head of a temple's caretaking committee after the 14-year-old son of a retired Army Colonel allegedly suffered an electric shock when he came in contact with metal stairs to which a live wire was attached.Police said the incident took place at Durga temple in Dakra market in Garhi Cantt on May 23, but came to light after a complaint was lodged on May 27, which was converted into an FIR on Thursday.Sub-inspector Mohan Negi of Cantonment police station, who is investigating the case, said a complaint was filed by col Nishith Thakur (retd) who went to visit the temple with his wife and two sons, aged 6 and 14."He (Thakur) alleged that while entering the temple through metal stairs, his son suffered an electric shock as someone negligently attached a live wire to the stairs. His son collapsed on the ground after losing consciousness. He was rushed to hospital and admitted to the ICU. Col Thakur then lodged a complaint against the temple caretaking committee head, Tarsem Lal Rana," said Negi.The SI added that based on the complaint, a case was registered under BNS section 125 (b) (act endangering life) against Rana."He was questioned on Thursday during which he denied his involvement in the act, saying it is the responsibility of visitors, too, to take care of the temple. A probe is on. No arrests have been made so far," said Negi.