Man electrocuted, dies

Hyderabad: During the preparations for New Year’s celebrations, a person came in contact with high tension electric wire and died on the spot.

The deceased is identified as Johny (38), resident of Kukatpally’s Miyanpur locality. He was the son of Ramulu of Suryapet District.

It is reported that the deceased person was engaged in the preparation of New Year’s Day Celebrations at Bhagya Nagar Colony.

He came in contact with live electric wire when he was making an attempt to tie up the banner.

Police registered a case and started investigations.