Etah (UP), Sep 2 (PTI) Two labourers were electrocuted and one was injured when they came in contact with a high-tension wire while repairing a hand pump here on Monday, police said.
The incident occurred in Dulhapur village in the Nidhauli Kalan police station area.
The labourers – Pramod (32), Bhupendra (33) and Sunil (22) – were repairing a hand pump and came in contact with a high-tension overhead wire while removing a pipe, police said.
While Pramod and Bhupendra died on the spot, Sunil sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital, they said.
Later, angry locals held a protest and demanded compensation for the families of the victims. PTI COR ABN DIV DIV
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