On Wednesday (13th March): In a tragic incident at the Patna Civil Court, a lawyer lost his life while two others sustained injuries following the explosion of a transformer.
Patna: On Wednesday, a transformer situated within the premises of the Patna civil court exploded, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, one of whom was a lawyer, while six others suffered burn injuries.
The incident unfolded in the Pirbahor police station vicinity, the heart of Bihar’s capital. Among the casualties was Devendra Prasad, a disabled lawyer. The explosion occurred during the afternoon hours, claiming the life of a notary, Devendra Singh, on the spot while leaving two individuals severely burned.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Town), Ashok Kumar Singh, disclosed that the injured lawyers were transported to Patna Medical College and Hospital for urgent medical attention. However, retrieving Devendra Singh’s body for inquiry faced obstruction as lawyers staged a protest, preventing authorities from conducting investigations.
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Singh expressed efforts to calm the situation, stating,
“We are endeavoring to assure the lawyers that upon filing a written complaint regarding the incident, an FIR will be lodged, and necessary actions will be taken against those accountable for the lapse.”
Furthermore, advocates lamented the apparent negligence, alleging that the transformer exhibited visible flaws, previously reported to relevant authorities without remedial action.
In response, Singh affirmed,
“We are committed to addressing grievances and ensuring accountability. If lawyers submit a written complaint, appropriate measures will be taken, including lodging an FIR.”
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In a gesture of condolence, he reassured,
“The bereaved family will receive ex-gratia compensation in accordance with governmental policies pertaining to such unfortunate incidents.”
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