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Two electrocuted in Rautahat
The duo received electric shock while using water pump.bookmark
Shiva Puri
Published at : June 17, 2023
Updated at : June 17, 2023 15:17
Rautahat
Two men were electrocuted in ward 5 of Baudhimai Municipality of Rautahat district on Friday night.
30-year-old Arun Kumar Sah and 28-year-old Pandit Kumhal of Kopawatole were electrocuted while filling water using a water pump at Arun’s house, according to Kopawa Area Police Office.
Sub Inspector of Police Paramananda Yadav said they were rushed to a nearby health facility and taken to Gaur for further treatment.
Both of them died while undergoing treatment at the Gaur-based provincial hospital, he said.
A police team led by Sub Inspector Yadav had rescued the duo.
Police said they are further investigating the case.
Shiva Puri
Shiva Puri is the Rautahat correspondent for Kantipur Publications.
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