Pune: Two Young Men Electrocuted Near Bremen Chowk in Aundh; Tragic Incident Sparks Outrage
Pune News, July 14, 2025: In a shocking and tragic incident, two young men lost their lives due to electrocution near Bremen Chowk in Aundh, Pune. The victims, identified as Vinod Chintaman Kshirsagar (29, an auto-rickshaw driver, resident of Kasturba Gandhi Vasahat, Aundh) and Saurabh Vijay Nikalje (27, a working professional, resident of Kothrud), were fatally electrocuted after coming into contact with an exposed Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) distribution point (DP).
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred late on July 13, when Vinod did not return home, prompting his mother to file a missing complaint with the police. Later, locals discovered two unconscious individuals near a public toilet close to the MSEB DP at Bremen Chowk. Upon receiving the alert, police rushed to the spot and, with the help of MSEB officials, cut off the power supply before retrieving the bodies.
Police Investigation & Public Outrage
The Chatushringi Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. The tragic incident has raised serious concerns over exposed and hazardous electrical infrastructure in the city. Locals expressed anger towards MSEB, demanding accountability for the unsafe installations.
Vinod, an auto-rickshaw driver, and Saurabh, who worked in a private firm, were returning home when the accident occurred. Saurabh had reportedly taken an auto-rickshaw before the fatal mishap.
The bodies were sent for post-mortem, and their families were informed. The incident has left the community in shock, with calls for stricter electrical safety measures in Pune.
Authorities Respond
MSEB officials are under scrutiny as questions arise over negligence in maintaining electrical equipment. The police are probing whether the DP was improperly secured, leading to the fatal accident.
This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for better electrical safety protocols to prevent such accidents in the future.
