In a tragic incident, a 38-year-old woman and her minor stepson were electrocuted at Kamarpal village under Kundheigola police limits in Deogarh district on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Upasi and Manoprit Bhutia, aged 8 years.
Incident Details
The electrocution occurred on Saturday evening when the woman and her stepson came into contact with a live wire. Local residents rushed them to a nearby hospital, where they were declared brought dead. The police were informed and registered a case of unnatural death.
Postmortem and Investigation
Postmortem examinations were conducted on Sunday at the district headquarters hospital. After the procedures, the bodies were handed over to the family for last rites. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the electrocution, including possible negligence or faulty electrical wiring.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the small community of Kamarpal village. Authorities have urged people to exercise caution around electrical installations and report any hazards to the local electricity department.
