In a tragic incident in Bhojo under Assam’s Sonari constituency, a minor electrocuted to death on Saturday. The incident took place when the minor came into contact with a snapped electricity cable while he was on his way to an Anganwadi centre.
#FLASH : Minor electrocuted to death at Bhojo in #Assam Power Minister #TapanGogoi's home costituency Sonari after coming into contact with a snapped electricity cable while he was on his way to the Anganwadi centre. Irate people rough up Anganwadi assistant.
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On the other hand, irate people in the area roughed up Anganwadi assistant after the incident. It is to be noted that Bhojo come under Assam Power Minister Tapan Gogoi’s home constituency Sonari.
The Power Minister Tapan Gogoi, meanwhile announced a probe into the incident of the minor electrocuted to death. Gogoi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2.5 lakh to the next of kin of the minor.
#UPDATE | #Assam Power Minister Tapan Gogoi announces probe into incident of minor electrocuted to death at Bhojo in Sonari, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2.5 lakh. https://t.co/q69ZocuEDZ
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