Couple electrocuted to death in UP's Bhadohi

A 42-year-old man was electrocuted to death while repairing a submersible pump in Bhadohi. His wife who tried to save him also died in the incident.

Bhadohi: A couple working as domestic helpers at a trader's home here died due to electrocution on Saturday, police said.

Chhote Lal Kannaujia (42) died when he came in contact with an electric wire while repairing a submersible pump at Laxman Patti area here under Gyanpur police station, they said.

Kannaujia's wife Parvati Devi (35) died while trying to save him, police inspector Chhavi Nath Singh said.

Two pet dogs also died in the incident, he added.

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