Four Family Members Electrocuted in West Bengal While Trying to Save Their Cow

Jalpaiguri (WB): Four members of a family were electrocuted in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district after coming into contact with a live wire while trying to save their cow, police reported on Friday. The tragic incident occurred at Takimari in the evening. 

The deceased were identified as Paresh Das (60), his wife Dipali, son Mithun (30) and grandson Suman (2).

Mithun was taking back the cow from the field when the animal came in contact with the live wire that lay submerged in the water that accumulated outside the shed. As he tried to save the cow, he was electrocuted.

Hearing his screams, Paresh and Dipali rushed to his aid and both were electrocuted. Suman was with Dipali and he also died on the spot.

Mithun's wife was not at home when the tragedy struck. The bodies of the deceased were sent for post-mortem examinations.

(With PTI inputs)