Bhubaneswar: As many as 10 heads of cattle were electrocuted to death at Oladanga under Nilgiri area in Balasore district this morning, according to reports.

The cattle were grazing when they came in contact with a snapped live electric wire lying on the ground. They all died on the spot.

Villagers have expressed strong resentment over negligence of the concerned power distribution company and demanded adequate compensation.