Two people lost their lives due to electrocution in separate incidents in Bardiya in a couple of days.

Rajendra Jung Shah, 57, of Machhagadh, Bansgadhi Municipality-9, died on Sunday morning after being electrocuted while irrigating a paddy nursery in his field using a water pump.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 7:15 am. Shah, who was severely injured, was rushed to Kohalpur Medical College, where doctors pronounced him dead at 8 am.

In another incident, Birendra Tharu, 21, of Bhaisahi, Gulariya Municipality-12, died on Saturday evening while helping construct a house in Kantipur, Badahiyatal Rural Municipality-9.

Police said Tharu was straightening an iron rod when it accidentally came into contact with an electric wire.

He was taken to Bardiya Hospital but was declared dead upon arrival, according to DSP Chakrabahadur Damarpal of District Police Office, Gulariya.