Contractual labourer electrocuted in Kandhamal: Family members resort road block
Published By : Prameya News Bureau | October 17, 2021 IST
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Kandhamal,Oct 17: A contractual labourer was electrocuted at Tumudibandh under Kandhamal district on Saturday. Family members of the deceased have resorted road blockade demanding compensation worth Rs 5 lakh from the contractor today. Source said, Basudev Patra, a native of Subarnagiri village under Kotagada police limit was working as a contractual labourer under a civil contractor who was building a water tank at Tumudibandh. Meanwhile, he came in contact with live wire while he was loading iron rods to a tractor last evening. Subsequently, he died on the spot. Being informed, Basudev’s family member with the help of locals blocked NH 59 demanding compensation to the family. Tumudibandh IIC,Tarun Tapan Behera is having amicable discussion with the family members to settle the matter. However, they remain firm with their demand. As a result, road block is continuing so far.
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