Maharajganj, Aug. 22 -- In a heart-wrenching incident that has plunged an entire village into mourning, a father and son lost their lives after being electrocuted in Sukarhar village of Maharajganj district on Friday morning.

According to local reports, the tragic incident took place in the Thuthibari police station area. Shrikant Yadav, 45, a resident of Sukarhar village, was preparing for his morning bath. As part of his daily routine, he went to switch on the motor pump installed outside his house.

However, the moment he touched the motor, he received a severe electric shock and collapsed on the spot.

Witnessing his father in distress, 20-year-old Santosh Yadav rushed to help him but was also electrocuted in the process. Tragically, b...