A CORRESPONDENT
JAGUN: In a tragic incident that occurred here in Jagun, an 8-year-old child died from electrocution on Sunday morning under Lekhapani police station in Tinsukia District. The deceased was identified as Rituraj Morang of Hasak Panchali of Jagun area, a student of 3rd standard at VKV Longtong. The heart-rending incident took place while the minor had come into contact with a high tension wire on the road side while he was playing near his home. The furious locals held the power department allegedly responsible for the tragedy and demanded a high level inquiry into the incident. 'A thorough investigation must be initiated into the matter and ASEB official concerned must be held accountable for gross negligence in discharging his duty', demanded the affected family members of the deceased. Meanwhile, the deceased was sent to Tinsukia for a postmortem.