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Two persons were electrocuted aft coming into interaction with an electrical obstruction connected an cultivation onshore astatine Venbavur successful Perambalur territory connected Saturday.
The deceased were identified arsenic M. Periyasamy, 62, of Vadaku Theru and K. Chellammal, 55, of Theruku Theru.
According to constabulary sources, Periyasamy had illegally acceptable up an electrical obstruction astir his maize tract to forestall chaotic animals from damaging the crop. He reportedly utilized to power disconnected the powerfulness proviso each morning. However, connected Saturday, portion attempting to crook disconnected the electricity, helium is said to person slipped and fallen connected the unrecorded fence, dying connected the spot.
While Chellammal, who owned a adjacent field, aboriginal came to her onshore to spray pesticides, assuming the powerfulness proviso had been switched off. She accidentally came into interaction with the obstruction and was electrocuted arsenic well.
The bodies were retrieved and sent to the authorities infirmary for post-mortem. The Kaikalathur constabulary person registered a lawsuit and are investigating.
