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Two youths electrocuted in Hyderabad during heavy rain on Tuesday

Md. Zafar, 15, and Md. Afroz, 30, suffered fatal electrocution in Bandlaguda, Hyderabad, on Tuesday evening when they accidentally stepped on a live wire amid heavy rain. Authorities are looking into the incident and highlighting dangers posed by downed power lines during severe weather.

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Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
Two youths electrocuted in Hyderabad during heavy rain on Tuesday

Key Takeaways

  • Md. Zafar, 15, and Md. Afroz, 30, were electrocuted in Bandlaguda during a sudden downpour on Tuesday evening.
  • The incident occurred around 6 p.m. when electric wires fell onto the road due to strong winds.
  • Zafar attempted to save Afroz but tragically also came into contact with the live wire.
  • Local residents are mourning the loss, emphasizing the dangers of downed power lines during storms.
  • Authorities have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

Two young men lost their lives in Hyderabad after being electrocuted during sudden downpour Tuesday evening . Victims were Md. Zafar,15,and Md. Afroz,30,both from Chandrayangutta.

Happened around 6 p.m. in Bandlaguda. They had arrived by auto-rickshaw,stepping out near hotel for tea. Heavy rain and strong winds brought electric wires down onto road. Afroz stepped on live wire, receiving a severe shock . Zafar tried to help,touched wire,was electrocuted too.

Bodies sent for post-mortem. Case registered,investigation ongoing as officials look into circumstances of this tragic event. Locals mourn loss,highlighting danger of fallen power lines during bad weather…

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