Tragic Electrocution Incident in Gwalior

In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a man and his son died from electrocution while the man's wife and daughter sustained injuries attempting to rescue them. The incident occurred due to a faulty inverter wire. The family was rushed to the hospital where the man and son were declared dead.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Gwalior | Updated: 08-09-2024 22:31 IST | Created: 08-09-2024 22:31 IST
Tragic Electrocution Incident in Gwalior
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In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a tragic incident unfolded as a 42-year-old man and his son lost their lives to electrocution. The shocking event also left the man's wife and daughter injured.

According to City Superintendent of Police, Lashkar, Ayush Gupta, the accident occurred in the family's bathroom under the Kotwali police station area. Premdutt Sharma received a fatal electric shock while bathing. His son, Krishna, rushed to save him but was also electrocuted.

Despite the family's desperate efforts, both father and son were declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital. Initial investigations suggest that a faulty inverter wire, likely wet near the motor pump, was the source of the deadly current. The mother and daughter are currently safe and out of danger.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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