Four children electrocuted in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Four children died of electrocution here on Monday, Geo News reported.

Eight-year-old Iqbal, six-year-old Deedar, six-year-old Guddi and seven-year-old Kainat 7 were playing in rainwater in Junejo colony when an electric wire fell in the water. As a result, the children received electric shocks and were badly injured.

They were rushed to Civil Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

Meanwhile, taking notice of the incident, HESCO chief suspended SDO Qasimabad and Line Superintendent. An investigation into the incident was also ordered by the SHO.