Kalahandi: A man was killed while another was injured after being electrocuted after coming in contact with high voltage wire laid by poachers as trap for wild animals at Thuamal Rampur block in Bhawanipatna.
The deceased has been identified as Kabi Nayak.
According to reports, both Kabi and his son had gone to nearby field and while returning both of them came in contact with the electric wire yesterday.
Following the incident, both Kabi and his son were immediately rushed to Thuamul Rampur hospital by local villagers. Later, Kabi died at the hospital while the condition of his son is still critical.