Man dies of electrocution in Barpeta district

A CORRESPONDENT

BARPETA: One Mujaharul Islam died of electrocution at Tetelirtal village in Barpeta district on Saturday morning.

According to eye witness, Mujaharul was going for morning walk with his two children. While crossing a newly-constructed bridge, his daughter came in touch with the high volt wires hanging near the bridge. In a bid to save her, Mujaharul got electrocuted

The local people alleged that the electricity office did not take any steps regarding the high volt wires that were hanging dangerously in several places.

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