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Electric Shock Claims Life of 44-Year-Old Woman in Patna Village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:02 AM
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Gita Devi, 44, died when a live wire touched the iron door of a community hall during cleaning in Akhtiyarpur village, Patna district, Bihar. A child was also injured.
A 44‑year‑old woman, Gita Devi, was killed when a live electrical wire made contact with the iron door of a community hall in Akhtiyarpur village, Patna district, Bihar, during a routine cleaning. The incident occurred on a Saturday evening when the building’s maintenance crew was clearing debris. The live wire had been exposed and touched the metal door, delivering a fatal shock to Devi. A child present at the site suffered injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have begun an investigation into the safety protocols of the community hall and the source of the exposed wiring.