Digapahandi, Oct 17: A tragic incident occurred in Siddheswar village under the Digapahandi block of Ganjam district, where a young man lost his life due to electrocution while constructing a Durga idol pandal (medha).

The deceased has been identified as Jagannath Bisoyi, the son of Janardan Bisoyi from Siddheswar village. According to reports, local youths had come together to build the Durga medha to celebrate the upcoming Durga Puja with great enthusiasm and grandeur. During the construction work, Jagannath accidentally came into contact with a live electrical wire, resulting in his instantaneous death on the spot.

This heart-wrenching tragedy has cast a pall of gloom, creating a deeply mournful atmosphere throughout the entire village of Siddheswar.