Archive · 25 May 2025
Farmer and Oxen Electrocuted in Gumla Village
A farmer in a village called Itkiri-Navadih sadly passed away because of an accident.
He and his two oxen were electrocuted by a live wire that had fallen on the road.
The farmer's wife said the electricity company was at fault.
Other people in the village say the wires are old and haven't been fixed.
The electricity department has said they will help the family with compensation.
This sad event highlights the dangers of old electrical equipment.
A farmer and two oxen died due to electrocution in Gumla.
The incident occurred in the Itkiri-Navadih village.
The deceased farmer was identified as Budhman Oraon.
The farmer's wife blames the electricity department's negligence.
Villagers report old, unreplaced electric wires.
- Who
- Budhman Oraon and two oxen
- What
- A farmer and his oxen were electrocuted.
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Itkiri-Navadih village, Gumla
- Why
- A live wire fell on the road, causing electrocution.
Villagers
Electricity Department
Compensation
Villagers
The electricity department should provide compensation.
Electricity Department
The electricity department is working on compensation.
Department Response
Villagers
The electricity department's negligence caused the death.
Electricity Department
The electricity department has been informed of the incident.
- Victim
- Budhman Oraon
- Age
- 45
- Location
- Itkiri-Navadih village, Gumla
- Incident
- Electrocution
- Animals involved
- Two oxen
- Department response
- Processing compensation