Four members of the same family lost their lives after being electrocuted in a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Satara district, police said on Wednesday.
According to police officials, the victims died while attempting to rescue one another after one family member suffered an electric shock inside the house. All four were residents of Sakharwadi in Khamgaon.
The deceased have been identified as Pisuradya Kisan Shinde, Gangu Satish Shinde, Sachin Satish Shinde and Aarti Satish Shinde. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when Satish Shinde reportedly received an electric shock while removing or installing a light bulb. As he collapsed after coming into contact with the live current, other family members rushed to his aid.
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In the process of trying to rescue him, his wife and their two children also came into contact with the electrical source and were electrocuted one after another. The entire family died at the scene before help could arrive.
Police said the exact sequence of events is being verified, and a detailed investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances that led to the electrocution. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, while officials are also examining the electrical connection and other possible factors that may have contributed to the tragedy.
The incident has left the local community in shock, with police urging people to exercise extreme caution while handling electrical fittings and appliances, particularly during repair or maintenance work.
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