A tragic electrocution accident in Odisha's Dhenkanal district claimed the lives of three people as they prepared for a cultural event, highlighting the dangers of overhead power lines.
Three persons were electrocuted in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, police said Monday.
The incident took place at Patla village in the Balimi police station area on Sunday evening, when a podium was being set up for a cultural programme featuring folk dance 'Danda Nacha', they said.
The deceased were identified as Sudhakar Sahu (32) and Laxmidhar Sahu (24) of Patla, and Milan Mahalik (34) of Bid village, they added.
Prafulla Sahu (50), also from Patla, sustained severe burns and was admitted to the Anugul District Headquarters Hospital, police said.
The incident happened when a metal object was being lifted for setting up the stage, and it accidentally touched an 11 kV overhead power line, they said.
Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over the incident.
"While praying for the eternal peace of the departed souls, I convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved families during this hour of grief," he said in a social media post.