Mathura: Young man burns to death by electric shock, another critically injured | WATCH

Mathura Electrocution: The incident took place in Barsana, Mathura. Nand Kishore Pandey, the owner of a local petrol pump, and a mason identified as Raju alias Riyazuddin were moving an iron ladder on wheels from the petrol pump toward a nearby house.

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Screengrab of video shows man burning to death due to electrocution. (X/kasyap_mayank)

Mathura Electrocution: A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Mathura that left one young man dead and another severely injured due to an electric shock. In a tragic accident on Monday, September 30, two men were pushing a ladder when it came into contact with a high-tension power line, resulting in a fatal electrocution. The shocking moment, caught on video, has left viewers in disbelief.

Accident claims one life, injures another

The incident took place in Barsana, Mathura. Nand Kishore Pandey, the owner of a local petrol pump, and a mason identified as Raju alias Riyazuddin were moving an iron ladder (locally known as "Ghori") on wheels from the petrol pump toward a nearby house. As they pushed the ladder, it inadvertently touched the high-tension power line running overhead. The current immediately surged through the ladder, resulting in a deadly electric shock. Riyazuddin, the mason, died instantly, while Nand Kishore Pandey suffered severe burns and was rushed to the hospital.

Police and medical response

Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Triguna Bisen confirmed the details of the accident. He stated that Nand Kishore Pandey was admitted to a hospital on the National Highway in Chhata for treatment of his burns, while the deceased mason’s body was taken into custody by the police for a post-mortem examination.

Moment of tragedy caught on camera

The incident was captured on video, which has since surfaced online. The footage is distressing, showing the two men carrying the ladder when it touches the high-tension wire. One of the men falls to the ground, writhing in pain, while the other remains stuck to the electrified ladder. The graphic nature of the video has left many in shock.

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers of working near power lines and the unpredictable nature of accidents. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.