26-year-old man electrocuted to death in Delhi’s Patel Nagar

A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant, Nilesh Rai, died of electrocution after stepping into a waterlogged street near Patel Nagar metro station in central Delhi. 

Rai was found stuck to an iron gate due to electric current. 

Police received a call at 2:43pm; Rai was declared dead at RML hospital. 

Forensic teams are investigating the cause of electrocution. 

Swati Maliwal blamed government system failure for the incident. 

Delhi BJP demanded a thorough investigation and ₹1 crore compensation for Rai’s family. 

A first information report (FIR) has been lodged regarding the case.