Tragic Electrocution Claims Life of Schoolboy; Another in Critical Condition in Kadapa

Kadapa, August 21, 2024 – In a tragic incident that has deeply affected the community, two schoolboys were electrocuted by a live wire while cycling home from school on Wednesday afternoon. The accident took place in Angadi Veedhi, where a dangerously low-hanging power line posed a fatal hazard.The victims, aged 11 and 10, were both students of Vidyasagar School. The younger boy died instantly, while the older one sustained severe injuries and is currently in critical condition at a local hospital. CCTV footage, now circulating online, captures the boys riding their bicycle cheerfully moments before the fatal contact with the live wire. The distressing video has highlighted the urgent need for better infrastructure safety.Local authorities are facing mounting pressure to investigate the incident thoroughly. Minister Nara Lokesh has ordered a probe into the circumstances leading to this tragedy, emphasizing the need for immediate corrective actions to prevent such incidents in the future.