Mukesh Kumar, 35, was electrocuted yesterday when he came in contact with the high tension line while working in the field, police said today.
In his complaint to the police, Ram Sewak Mishra, the victim's father, said locals had made repeated complaints to the electricity department about the wire hanging dangerously close to the ground but no action was taken.
Mishra alleged that it was due to the "callous attitude" of Sub-Divisional Officer (Hydel) Pawan Kumar and Junion Engineer Man Mohan Singh that the incident took place.
An investigation is on in the matter, the SO added.
