A cloth businessman and his 24-year-old son died of electrocution in a tragic incident in Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh. Electric current had spread through an iron grill installed on the balcony of their house. Seeing his father stuck to the electrified grill, the son rushed to save him, but he too came in contact with the current. The businessman’s wife, who also tried to save them, was seriously injured. She has been referred to Raipur for better treatment.
The incident took place on Friday morning at a house near Nehru Chowk under the City Kotwali police station area. The deceased were identified as Rakesh Gupta (45) and his son Om Gupta (24). According to information, Rakesh Gupta went to the balcony in the morning and was electrocuted as soon as he touched the iron grill installed there. He got stuck to the grill. Seeing his father in that condition, Om reached there to free him, but he too came under the flow of electricity.
Wife critical, referred to Raipur
Varsha Gupta (45), who rushed to save her husband and son, also suffered a strong electric shock. With the help of local people, all three were taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared Rakesh and Om dead. In view of Varsha’s serious condition, she was referred to Raipur.
Current suspected from high-tension line
In the preliminary investigation, officials suspect that current spread from an 11,000 kV high-tension line passing near the house. The possibility of cleaning material coming in contact with wires, or a short circuit, is also under investigation. Police have registered a marg and sent both bodies for post-mortem. The actual cause of the accident is being investigated.
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