Ghazipur (UP), May 21 (PTI) Four men died while three others were injured after they came into contact with a high-voltage power line at Narwar village in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district early Wednesday, police said.
Kasimabad Circle Officer (CO) Anil Chandra Tiwari said the men were erecting a bamboo structure for a religious programme when they came into contact with the high-tension wire.
"The deceased have been identified as Ravindra Yadav (28), a police constable who returned home on leave, his younger brother Abhay Yadav (24), Chhotelal Yadav (35) and Aman Yadav (20). All four died on the spot," the CO said.
Three others -- Abhorik Yadav (15), Santosh Yadav (35) and Jitendra Yadav (42) -- are being treated for burn injuries.
Condoling the incident, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said in a post on X, "The news of four people dying and many others getting seriously injured due to electrocution in Ghazipur is sad.
"The government and the electricity department should not hold each other responsible for the incident. They should conduct an inquiry, dismiss the people responsible for the deaths, and provide compensation to the deceased's families and the injured."
"The government should also take cognisance of the protests being held against frequent power cuts and non-availability of electricity for 24 hours," he added.