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Tragic: Minor girl electrocuted to death in Kaliabor

First Published: 15th June, 2023 17:14 IST

The incident happened at Dijubasti, where a 12-year-old girl came in contact with a live electric wire and was electrocuted to death

In a tragic incident reported from Kaliabor, Assam, a minor girl was electrocuted to death.

The incident happened at Dijubasti, where a 12-year-old girl came in contact with a live electric wire and was electrocuted to death.

Reportedly, the live wire was lying open on the road side. The incident took place near the second gate of the army cantonment at Misa.

The locals are now protesting against the callous attitude of the authorities, as the live electric wire was left lying on the road, making the situation fatal for the minor.

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