A devastating incident occurred in Nua Kualo village under Parajang police station in Dhenkanal district, resulting in the death of Jaladhar Sahu, a local resident. The incident happened when Jaladhar Sahu came into contact with a live electric wire while helping his daughter-in-law, Lucky Sahu, who was drying clothes.
Jaladhar Sahu was electrocuted after touching the live wire while drawing clothes from it.
Lucky Sahu, who was drying her wet clothes on the wire, tried to save her father-in-law and also received an electric shock.
Jaladhar Sahu succumbed to his injuries, while Lucky is currently undergoing treatment at the Parajang Community Health Center in critical condition.
Local authorities have likely initiated an investigation into the incident.
The family members and villagers are in shock, with a shadow of grief spread over the family following Jaladhar's untimely death.