Betul labourer, 35, dies of electric shock while repairing wiring at home

A labourer in Betul lost his life while trying to repair the electrical wiring at his home. Santram Warkade, 35, died of an electric shock. The accident happened on Monday evening.

According to the information available, Santram was a resident of Sheetaljhiri and supported his family by working as a labourer. On Monday he was fixing the electrical arrangement at his home. A cable near the meter, close to an electricity pole, was cut, and he was putting tape on it.

Suddenly he received an electric shock. He fell down and lost consciousness. His family members rushed him to the district hospital, where doctors examined him and declared him dead.

On Tuesday, the police post at the district hospital had a post-mortem conducted and handed the body over to the family.

Santram is survived by two young children, whose ages are said to be around 8 to 10 years. His death has left the family devastated.