A local resident suffered an electric shock after accidentally coming into contact with a high mast pole at Benaulim beach during a morning walk, triggering alarm among beachgoers and locals.
The incident occurred earlier this week and immediately prompted a response from the Electricity Department. Officials rushed to the site and rectified the fault, restoring safety to the area. Fortunately, the individual escaped serious injury.
Residents and regular visitors to the beach have since raised concerns over public safety and the maintenance of electrical infrastructure. They have urged the concerned authorities to conduct routine inspections of lighting and power installations to prevent such potentially dangerous incidents in the future.
The episode has highlighted the need for stringent safety protocols, especially in high-footfall tourist areas like Benaulim beach.