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Published On: May 28, 2024 02:26 PM NPT By: Republica

Electrician dies of electrocution while repairing transformer

Electrician dies of electrocution while repairing transformer

KAPILVASTU, May 28:  An electrician died from electrocution while repairing a transformer in Rangapur, Yashodhara Rural Municipality-6, Kapilvastu. The incident occurred at around 8:30 on Monday.

Harish Chandra Mishra, 32, an employee of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Taulihawa Distribution Center, from Yashodhara-2, Ganeshpur, perished in the accident.

According to the police, the power supply was disrupted when a transformer in Rangapur was damaged due to storms and rain. Mishra died due to an electric shock while repairing that transformer.

The dead body has been taken to Kapilvastu for a postmortem. Police said that an investigation into the incident is underway.

 

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