3 days ago
Man, son electrocuted in Cachar dist after touching live wire
Silchar: A 38-year-old man and his four-year-old son were electrocuted on Friday morning in the Silcoorie-Dharmakhal area of Cachar district, allegedly due to the gross negligence of the power department.
Pawan Kumar Malah and his son Viki came in contact with a live wire that had been hanging dangerously in front of their home.
According to witnesses, the wire had reportedly snapped from an electric pole days ago and remained unattended despite repeated complaints from local residents.
"We had informed the electricity office several times about the hanging wire, but they only gave assurances and never came to fix it," said neighbour Bijoy Kumar Malah.
"Today, I heard screams and rushed out. I used a bamboo stick to separate them from the wire, but it was too late. They died in the ambulance while being taken to the hospital."
Pawan's wife, who tried to rescue her husband and son, also suffered injuries and is currently undergoing treatment.
The bodies have been sent to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) for autopsy. The incident has sparked outrage in the locality, with residents demanding accountability and immediate action against the officials responsible.
Local sources claim that this is not the first time complaints against the power department have gone unaddressed in the area. The deaths have intensified calls for an independent inquiry and compensation for the bereaved family.
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