Keonjhar, July 10: In a tragic mishap, a youth was reportedly electrocuted to death at Taneipal village under Ananpur police station limits in Keonjhar district this morning. 

The deceased was identified as Arjun Birua. 

According to the information, Arjun was setting up an electric connection near his house when he came in contact with a live wire.

He received critical burn injuries in the incident. 

Though family members rushed him to the Sub-Divisional Hospital (SDH), Keonjhar, doctors declared him dead. 

On being informed, police reached the spot and started an investigation.