Father, son die of electrocution in Bhadradri Kothagudem

A father-son duo died of electrocution at their house in Yellapuram village of Yellandu mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the early hours of Wednesday (June 25, 2025).

The deceased were identified as 55-year-old Narsaiah, a farmer, and his 30-year old son Praveen. Sources said that Narsaiah’s wife Yerramma raised an alarm when she accidentally came in contact with a live electric wire while drying clothes in the rear side of their house.

On hearing her screams, Narsaiah and Praveen rushed to help her. Both received electric shock and died on the spot. Yerramma also suffered grievous injuries in the incident.

She was rushed to the Government Area Hospital in the coal town of Yellandu. Her condition is said to be stable.