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Tragic Electrocution Claims Mother and Daughter in Assam
17 Sep
Summary
- A mother and her teenage daughter died from electrocution at their home.
- A domestic power wire reportedly snapped and fell on them.
- Residents blocked roads demanding compensation and accountability.
Tragedy struck in Borjan, Tinsukia district, when a mother and her teenage daughter were electrocuted by a snapped domestic power wire. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at approximately 5:15 PM as Krishna Bhuyan, 42, and her daughter Gitimoni Bhuyan, 18, were sitting on their verandah. The wire reportedly fell on them, resulting in their immediate deaths.
Other family members inside the house were unharmed. Neighbours confirmed that Krishna's minor son witnessed the tragic event. The mother and daughter were rushed to the Digboi Community Health Centre and later referred to Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital, but they succumbed to their injuries during the transfer.
In response to the deaths, local residents took to the streets, blocking the Digboi-Duliajan road to demand accountability, compensation, and assistance for the grieving family. Protesters also gathered outside the electricity department's office to seek an explanation. An official from the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited expressed grief and assured that the matter was being escalated to senior officials for financial relief.
