Youth Charred To Death After Coming In Contact With 132 KV High-Tension Wire In Dhenkanal
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A young man died of electrocution after coming in contact with 132 KV high-tension wire in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on Monday.
Dhenkanal, Jan 15: In a tragic incident, a young man died of electrocution after coming in contact with 132 KV high-tension wire in Odisha's Dhenkanal district on Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Jagannath Rout, a resident of Basulei village under Parajang police station limits in the district. He was a goatherd.
As per reports, the incident occured when the youth was cutting branches of a tree, which was in contact with the high-tension wire, to graze goats. The youth was reportedly charred to death instantly.
After getting information, Parajang police reached the spot and started an investigation into the incident.
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Meanwhile, the locals demanded action against electricity department staffers for the alleged lapse of their duty that led to the death of the youth.