Man dies of electrocution in UP field

Deoria (UP), Aug 25 (PTI) A 30-year-old man died here of electrocution when he came in contact with an electric wire hanging loose in an agriculture field, police said on Friday.

Shyam Sundar, a resident of Pachauha village, died on the spot, Bhalauni Police Station SHO Rajesh Kumar Pandey said, adding, the incident took place Thursday.

The victim’s body has been sent for a post mortem examination and legal action is being taken in the matter, he said.