A father and son in Odisha were fatally electrocuted while working on their farmland.

A father and son were electrocuted to death while collecting vegetables in their farmland in Odisha's Jajpur district.

May 5th 2024.

A father and son in Odisha were fatally electrocuted while working on their farmland.
In a tragic incident on Sunday, a father-son duo from Bengapatia village in Jajpur district, Odisha, lost their lives due to electrocution. The victims were identified as 62-year-old Ganesh Mandal and his 28-year-old son Asutosh.

According to the police, the family had gone to their farmland in Dangadi block in the morning to collect vegetables for selling in the local market. Ganesh, his wife Tulasi, and their son Asutosh were working together when they accidentally came in contact with a high-tension electric wire that had snapped and fallen on the ground.

Sadly, the father and son were electrocuted on the spot. Tulasi, who tried to save them, also suffered critical injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital. The incident has left the entire village in shock and mourning.

The authorities have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the electric wire snapping. The local police officer informed that further details will be revealed once the investigation is completed. The family and the village community are devastated by this unfortunate incident and are praying for Tulasi's speedy recovery.

This incident serves as a reminder to always be cautious and aware of potential dangers, especially when working with electricity. Let us keep the affected family in our thoughts and support them in any way we can during this difficult time.

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