Gajoldoba, 28th September: A tragic incident in Dhupguri Basti, Takimari, near Gajoldoba in Rajganj block, claimed the lives of four family members due to electrocution. The victims, including a child and a woman, were electrocuted after attempting to save a cow that had come into contact with a live electric wire on Friday evening.
Reportedly, Paresh Das, the owner of the house, was leading a cow back from the field when the animal touched a hanging electric wire. Paresh was electrocuted while trying to rescue the cow. His son, Mithun Das, rushed to help but was also electrocuted. Hearing their screams, Mithun’s mother, Dipali Das, ran to the spot with her grandson, Subrata Adhikari, in her arms. Both were also electrocuted.
