Farmer dies after stepping on live wire in Thanjavur district
A 55-year-old farmer was allegedly electrocuted after he stepped on a live wire in this district, police said today.
The incident occurred when R Ayyaru of Thurumbur village near Kabisthalam had gone to his paddy field last night.
He was electrocuted after accidentally stepping on a live wire line which had snapped due to rain accompanied by heavy winds, they said.
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First Published: Jun 07 2017 | 12:28 PM IST