Bardiya, June 8 -- Two people lost their lives due to electrocution in separate incidents in Bardiya in a couple of days.

Rajendra Jung Shah, 57, of Machhagadh, Bansgadhi Municipality-9, died on Sunday morning after being electrocuted while irrigating a paddy nursery in his field using a water pump.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 7:15 am. Shah, who was severely injured, was rushed to Kohalpur Medical College, where doctors pronounced him dead at 8 am.

In another incident, Birendra Tharu, 21, of Bhaisahi, Gulariya Municipality-12, died on Saturday evening while helping construct a house in Kantipur, Badahiyatal Rural Municipality-9.

Police said Tharu was straightening an iron rod when it accidentally came into con...