A worker died and two others sustained burn injuries on Saturday after accidently coming in contact with a high-tension electrical wire in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
The incident took place when some workers were setting up a tent near Mahadev pond in the Kotwali police station area for Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s Sunday visit, Superintendent of Police Kamlochan Kashyap said.
Harish Korram (22) was holding an iron pole which touched a 11 KV power transmission line passing from there and got electrocuted, the officer added.
Two other workers sustained burn injuries and were admitted to a hospital here, he said.
Baghel is set to attend several events on Sunday in Bijapur district, where Naxalites are active.