Anandapur/Ghasipura: A 19-year-old youth died Saturday evening after coming in contact with a live wire while trying to save his friend from getting electrocuted at Andhari Square under Korei police limits in Jajpur district.
The deceased was identified as Subham Sahu of Badapadana village under Ramachandrapur police limits in Keonjhar district.
Two of his friends were also critically injured in the incident. The mishap sparked tension in the area, with angry residents staging a demonstration outside the power department office near Andhari and blocking National Highway-20. The protest was called off after officials assured compensation to the bereaved family.
According to police, Subham and his friends, Manas Sahu and Kalandi Sahu, had gone to a fast-food centre about 2 km from their village. Due to the heat, the trio took their food to the terrace of the building to eat. Manas accidentally came in contact with an overhead 11-kV transmission line passing near the terrace.
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When he screamed for help, Subham tried to rescue him by pulling him by the legs. Manas fell back onto the terrace, but Subham came into contact with the wire and lost consciousness.
Ramachandrapur and Korei police rushed Subham and Manas to the Anandapur Sub-Divisional Hospital, where doctors declared Subham dead. Manas was admitted for treatment.
Kalandi’s condition was not immediately known. Police have registered a case and handed over the body to family members after a post-mortem examination.
PNN
