Kalahandi, Sept. 8 (UDN): A mother and her daughter died after suffering electric shocks while attempting to rescue each other from a live wire in Kalahandi district, triggering protests by their relatives and villagers over an alleged delay in emergency medical assistance.
The incident occurred in Karlasoda village under Bhawanipatna Sadar police station limits. The deceased were identified as Lalita Naik and her daughter Sheetal Naik.
Daughter Tried To Rescue Mother
According to preliminary information, Lalita reportedly came in contact with a live electrical wire. Seeing her mother in distress, Sheetal rushed to help her but was also electrocuted.
Family members and villagers reportedly sought an ambulance to take the injured women to hospital. However, they alleged that the ambulance did not arrive despite waiting for some time.
The two were subsequently taken to a hospital in an auto-rickshaw for treatment.
Family Alleges Delay In Treatment
The family has further alleged that the mother and daughter did not receive timely medical attention after reaching the hospital and claimed that the delay contributed to their deaths.
The allegations have not been independently established, and further inquiry is expected to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the medical response.
Bodies Taken To Collectorate
The deaths sparked anger among relatives and villagers, who later carried the bodies to the Kalahandi Collector’s office and staged a protest, demanding justice and action over the alleged delay in ambulance services and treatment.
Police from Bhawanipatna Town police station, along with the local Tahasildar, reached the spot after being informed about the agitation.
Officials reportedly held discussions with the protesters and attempted to pacify them and restore normalcy in the area.
Further details regarding the incident and the allegations of medical negligence are awaited.
Leave a Reply