Tragic Electrocution Incidents in Deoria and Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

Recent electrocution incidents in Uttar Pradesh have resulted in a man's death and serious injuries to a mother and daughter. In Deoria, a 40-year-old man was electrocuted while using a fan during a rainstorm. Meanwhile, in Kushinagar, a mother and her 13-year-old daughter were severely burned by a high-tension line while working in a field. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding these tragic events, with promises of accountability if negligence is found. Read on for more details about these unfortunate occurrences.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 23, 2025, 09:50 IST

Fatal Electrocution in Deoria

On Sunday, a man from Rajasthan tragically lost his life due to electrocution in the Abu Bakar Nagar area of Deoria district. In a separate incident, a mother and her daughter suffered severe burns from electric shock while working in a field in Kushinagar.

Details of the Deoria Incident

According to Durgesh Kumar Singh, the officer in charge of Deoria Sadar police station, the victim, 40-year-old Sampat Singh, originally from Chittorgarh district in Rajasthan, was residing in a rented house in Abu Bakar Nagar. Singh reported that the incident occurred while he was operating a fan during a rainstorm.

After some time, bystanders noticed him and rushed him to Deoria Medical College, where he was pronounced dead by the doctors. The police have since sent the body for a post-mortem examination.

Kushinagar Incident Involving Mother and Daughter

In a related incident in Kushinagar, Shahana Khatoon, 37, and her 13-year-old daughter, Aafreen, were electrocuted by a high-tension line while working in their field in Mansurganj village, linked to the Gidhachak Bariya sub-center.

Nearby residents alerted the family about the incident, and both were admitted to a private hospital for treatment. Executive Engineer Durgesh stated that a thorough investigation will be conducted to ascertain the details of the incident. He assured that if any departmental negligence is found, appropriate action will be taken against those responsible.