Puri: In a tragic incident, two persons — a man and a woman — died of electrocution at Maa Dakshina Kali peeth in Biragobindapur village under Satyabadi block in Puri district late Sunday night.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 12 AM when the duo, who were near the stage, accidentally came in contact with an electric wire, resulting in severe injuries. Preliminary reports suggest the electrocution may have occurred due to negligence or a short circuit during the event.
Personnel from the Sakshigopal Fire Station and devotees present at the spot immediately rescued the victims and rushed them to a temporary health center set up in the village for the Kali Puja.
A doctor on duty at the health camp, provided preliminary treatment and later referred both individuals to the Sakshigopal Hospital for further care. However, doctors at the hospital declared both victims dead upon arrival.
Following the incident, Satyabadi police reached the spot, seized the bodies, and sent them to Puri District Headquarters Hospital for autopsy. The forensic team has collected photographs, fingerprints, and DNA samples of the deceased to help establish their identities, which remain unknown at present.
A case has been registered at the Satyabadi Police Station in this regard.
Police have also initiated efforts to identify the deceased, with IIC Bijay Ketan Behera directing that their photographs be circulated widely through media and social media platforms to seek public assistance in identification.
