Two minor girls electrocuted in Saraikela-Kharsawan district

Tragic accident claims the lives of two girls in Gutusai Tola.

Two minor girls aged 12 and 13 were electrocuted in Gutusai Tola under Amda OP, Saraikela-Kharsawan district on Sunday.

KHARSAWAN – Two minor girls, Kuni Banra (13) and Rukmani Samad (12), were electrocuted at Gutusai Tola under Amda OP, Saraikela-Kharsawan district on Sunday.

According to reports, Kuni Banra, daughter of Biru Banra, and Rukmani Samad, daughter of Arjun Samad, were playing when they came into contact with an exposed earth wire near an electricity pole.

The ground wire was live, causing both girls to suffer severe burns and lose consciousness.

Locals rushed the girls to Kharsawan CHC and after initial treatment they were shifted to Saraikela Sadar Hospital where doctors declared them dead.

On hearing about the incident, MLA representative Anoop Singhdev and JMM leader Rani Banra visited Sadar Hospital and assured the families of compensation as per the rules.

Kuni Banra lived in Gutusai village, while Rukmani Samad, originally from Kolabadi, Rajnagar, visited her maternal grandparents in Gutusai village.

The families of the deceased are shocked by the incident.

Amda police have gone to Saraikela Sadar Hospital to collect information from the families and will conduct an autopsy after completing necessary formalities.