Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Man and Son Electrocuted Due to Hanging Wire in Cachar
A man and his young son sadly died after touching a live wire.
The wire had been hanging down for days after breaking from a power pole.
Neighbors said they complained to the power company many times, but nothing was done.
The man's wife was also hurt trying to help.
People in the area are very upset and want those responsible to be held accountable.
They also want the family to receive compensation for their loss.
The bodies of the man and his son have been sent for an examination to find out how they died.
A 38-year-old man and his 4-year-old son were electrocuted in Cachar district.
The incident occurred in the Silcoorie-Dharmakhal area.
A live wire, which had snapped from a pole days prior, caused the electrocution.
Local residents reported the hanging wire to the power department but it was not fixed.
The man's wife was injured while trying to help.
- Who
- Pawan Kumar Malah and his son Viki
- What
- A 38-year-old man and his four-year-old son were electrocuted after touching a live wire.
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Silcoorie-Dharmakhal area, Cachar district
- Why
- Due to alleged negligence of the power department; wire was reportedly hanging from an electric pole after snapping days before the incident.
- Victims
- Pawan Kumar Malah and Viki
- Victim Ages
- 38 and 4 years old
- Location
- Silcoorie-Dharmakhal area, Cachar district
- Cause
- Contact with a live wire
- Contributing Factor
- Alleged negligence by the power department
- Injured
- Pawan's wife