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Farmer and Son Die Electrocuted Spraying Pesticide
14 Aug
Summary
- A 50-year-old farmer and his 20-year-old son died of electrocution.
- They were reportedly spraying pesticide in their field when the incident occurred.
- Exposed electrical wires were found near the bodies at the scene.
A devastating electrocution incident in Bilkheria village has claimed the lives of a father and son. Brijmohan Rajput, 50, and his son Ashish Rajput, 20, died while reportedly spraying pesticide in their contracted field. The bodies were discovered on Friday morning by Brijmohan's wife after the pair did not return home the previous afternoon.
Villagers alerted the police upon finding the bodies. Preliminary investigations by Bilkheria police suggest Ashish may have been the first to suffer an electric shock, and his father was subsequently electrocuted while attempting a rescue. Exposed electrical wires were observed near the location. Post-mortem examinations are pending to confirm the exact cause of death, and an investigation is underway.
