Palamu: A tragic incident has come to light from Khargara village in the Haider Nagar police station area of Palamu district. A father and his son lost their lives after coming into contact with high-tension power lines. The incident occurred when the two were on their motorcycle to fetch diesel.
According to the police, 45-year-old Bindu Mehta and his 12-year-old son Vipin Mehta were on their motorcycle to fetch diesel for a generator. On their way, their bike collided with a fallen 11,000-volt electricity wire. Both were electrocuted and died on the spot.
Local residents revealed that it was Bindu Mehta’s niece’s wedding on Monday. He had gone to collect diesel for the wedding preparations, but this unfortunate incident took place. The entire village is in shock, and the wedding celebrations turned into mourning. Upon receiving the information, Haider Nagar Police Station In-charge Afzal Ansari arrived at the scene and sent both bodies for post-mortem. He informed that an investigation is underway into the incident.