While two labourers died of electrocution on the spot working in the defence establishment of Chandipur on Wednesday, four others sustained burn injuries and were undergoing treatment in the District Headquarters Hospital.
The deceased were identified as Manik Khilar (45) of Srikona and Mantu Manna (35) of Parakhi village.
The injured are Mangala Khilar, Purnima Khilar, Chumki Khilar and Kalikinkar Khilar.
According sources, a Delhi- based private company engaged by the MES (Military Engineering Service) had deployed the personnel for erection of an electric pole. However, during carrying out drilling, their tools came in contact with a live cable which resulted in the mishap.
The incident took place at around 1 pm. The Officer-in-charge, Chandipur police station Rajendra Das said no FIR was lodged in this connection so far by any one.
“No FIR was lodged yet. However, we would register a case of unnatural death in the event of non receipt of any compliant.”
Sadar Sub Collector Bhabataran Sahu said he visited the headquarters hospital and ascertained that the injured were given adequate treatment. “The expenses for their treatment would be borne by the State Government. The OIC of Chandippur has been asked to submit a detailed report about the incident for further action,” said Sahu.