Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Brothers Electrocuted in Basti, Villagers Protest
Two brothers in Uttar Pradesh died after an iron ladder they were carrying touched a high-voltage wire.
The incident happened while they were walking through their village.
Villagers tried to help but couldn't save them.
They were upset and blocked a road to protest, demanding action against responsible officials.
Police arrived, calmed the crowd, and cleared the road.
The bodies were sent for examination and the police are investigating the case.
Two brothers were electrocuted in Basti, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred when an iron ladder they carried touched a high-tension wire.
The brothers, Shashi Bhushan (26) and Vishwa Vallabh (23), died on the spot.
Villagers protested, blocking the Basti-Tanda road.
Police intervened to disperse the crowd and clear the blockade.
- Who
- Shashi Bhushan and Vishwa Vallabh, villagers, and the police.
- What
- Two brothers were electrocuted, and villagers protested.
- When
- June 10, 2025, around 7:30 AM
- Where
- A village in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The ladder touched a high-tension wire.
- Victims
- Shashi Bhushan (26) and Vishwa Vallabh (23)
- Location
- Basti, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- June 10, 2025
- Approximate Time
- 7:30 AM
- Cause
- Electrocution from 11,000-volt wire
- Road Blocked
- Basti-Tanda road