"electrocution"

The electric fence was put up illegally around the land to prevent wild animals from straying into the premises and damaging the crops.

Villagers alleged that this incident occurred due to the negligence of the electricity staff

Neighbours who noticed thick smoke coming from the victim, Sandeep Roy’s room alerted the Medchal police who reached the spot and found him dead on the floor with severe burn injuries

A case has been registered at Malkapuram police station in the district.

Velpula Mahesh (25), son of Mondaiah Yadav, of Damera mandal centre, died of electrocution at his house while his father suffered injuries in the incident