Man dies while attempting to rescue pet parrot from high-tension wire in Bengaluru

The incident took place on Friday morning, when Arun Kumar came to know that the pet parrot, reportedly brought from abroad for Rs 2 lakh, was perched on a high-tension wire. Arun Kumar climbed the compound wall, trying to reach the bird, but came in contact with a 66,000 kV live wire. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival.

Following the death, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) officials and police personnel inspected the site. BESCOM officials were heckled by locals, who expressed their anger over having a high-tension wire inside the apartment complex.

The Girinagar police have registered a case of unnatural death and are further probing the incident. According to the police, the victim’s relative had purchased the parrot several months ago.

“Arun Kumar often visited the relative’s apartment, and he was also fond of the parrot, which is why he attempted to rescue it. It doesn’t look like the relative asked or forced him to do so,” a police officer said.