Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2010:
A 35-year old mother and her 13-year old daughter have been hospitalised after they suffered electric shock.
According to police, Laishram Ongbi Mala Devi (35) of Ngaikhong Khullen under Bishnupur district and her daughter Nirupama (13) were returning home after visiting maternal home of Mala at Bishnupur Chingdong when they came into contact with a high tension power line hanging low near the paddy field of Ngakchroupokpi village.
As the tower carrying the power line had been damaged in the storm, one of the electric wires was hanging just above 8 feet from the ground.
Accidentally, Nirupama came in contact with the live wire and suffered burns on most parts of her front body.
Mala also suffered electric shock and burns when she tried to go closer to rescue her daughter.
The injured mother and her daughter have been admitted to RIMS
Hospital here.