Updated On: 25 January, 2025 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Animal electrocuted on June 18, 2024, but farmer had hard fight with Mahavitaran for compensation

The deceased buffalo
After seven months, the owner of a buffalo that died due to electrocution was compensated by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (Mahavitaran).
In the Vasai East Rural Area, a buffalo belonging to one Bhai Dudhaji Patil, a dairy farmer from Adane village, died on June 18, 2024, after allegedly coming in contact with a broken live wire belonging to Mahavitaran while grazing in the morning. The incident occurred due to the company's negligence, making it mandatory for the Mahavitaran to compensate the owner.