Youth electrocuted at Mori village in Siang district

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ITANAGAR: A youth was electrocuted on Wednesday at Mori Village in Siang district while a Power department staff sustained grievous injuries.

The victims have been identified as Shanom Jerang Tabir Tatin. While Late Jerang succumbed to his injuries at the spot, Tatin has been rushed to the BPGH, Pasighat for treatment.

The incident occurred when the victim was assisting in clearing the line that had fallen near his house during a recent thunderstorm in the area. Witnesses claim that the line that was being pulled accidentally touched a live wire.

However, an FIR has been filed, and the police visited the incident site for verification.

The body of the victim has been handed over to the bereaved family after postmortem. Late Jerang is survived by his wife and two sons and a daughter.

Meanwhile, Jering Matkir Society (JMS) Hiyom Banggo Block president Tamuli Tako while expressing shock over the incident has condoled the demise of late Jerang on behalf of the entire society.

He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

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