Short Circuit Destroys Wheat Crop in Madhya Pradesh, Compensation Dispute Ensues

A short circuit in an electricity pole near Sardarpur, Madhya Pradesh, caused a fire that destroyed 14 bigha of standing wheat crop belonging to farmer Hukmichand Borawat, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 3.5 lakh. Borawat had requested the electricity board to stop irrigation power supply to prevent such risks, but no action was taken. While the farmer seeks compensation, the electricity board claims the fire resulted from a fault in the farmer's irrigation cable and denies liability. Local officials advised the farmer to apply for compensation.