Berhampur: A farmer was electrocuted to death after coming in contact with a live wire at Motajhari village in Ganjam district on Saturday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Gadei Gaud.
Irked over the incident, a group of irate villagers staged a dharna with the body demanding adequate compensation for the family of the deceased and strict action against the culprits.
According to villagers, the incident happened when Gaud, who was going to his farm land, stepped on a high- tension electric wire laid by suspected poachers to hunt wild boar.
Receiving information regarding the mishap, police reached the spot and started inquiry.
Bargarh: A new artist will be selected to play the mythological character King Kansa during…
Mumbai: Suhana Khan will be making her Bollywood debut with ‘King’ along with her superstar…
New Delhi: After Diljit Dosanjh called out the double standards of Telangana government for banning…
New Delhi: Recent actions and counter-actions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have pushed the world to the…
Balangir: Three persons were arrested and fake IPS officers’ uniforms along with fake identity cards…
Mumbai: Abhishek Bachchan’s highly-anticipated film ‘I Want To Talk’ released in theatres on Friday, and the…
New Delhi: Accused of giving cash to secure votes ahead of election day in Maharashtra,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the ‘Odisha State Day Celebrations’ at the 43rd…