Guwahati: Two minor boys were injured after being electrocuted attempting to pick jujube fruits from a tree in Dhubri district of Assam on Saturday morning.
The incident took place in Golakganj of the district.
Information indicates that the two boys’ injuries were caused by contact with a high-voltage transformer that was close to the aforementioned jujube tree.
The two minor boys, identified as Bishal Sutradhar and Bikram Debnath, sustained serious burn injuries, sources further informed.
The incident was reported near Netaram Kanailal petrol pump.
The boys were fortunately spotted by residents, who hurried them to a nearby hospital for medical attention. They were later referred to Dhubri Medical Hospital College as their injuries were grievous.