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Farm Wire Death: Man Arrested in Varanasi
7 Nov
Summary
- Man arrested for villager's death by electrified farm wire.
- Victim electrocuted while laying irrigation pipe in his field.
- Accused allegedly used illegal wire around a neighboring farm.
In Varanasi, police apprehended a man on Friday evening in connection with a villager's death. The incident, which occurred on October 15, involved a farm worker allegedly electrocuted by an illegally electrified wire. The accused, identified as Vishnu alias Vishun Bind, was arrested near Lalpur Chatti.
Authorities had been searching for Bind since registering a case under Section 105 of the BNS, pertaining to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Investigations revealed the victim, Bablu Bind, was electrocuted while laying an irrigation pipe. The live wire was allegedly connected around a neighboring farm by the accused, resulting in the fatal incident. Police are continuing efforts to arrest a second person believed to be involved.
