Kerala teen dies of electric shock from snapped wire in paddy field

Published 15 Nov 2026, 19:38 IST

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A 13-year-old boy died of electrocution after a wire snapped in a paddy field in Malappuram, Kerala. Residents say the incident reflects years of negligence by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) officials and have staged protests demanding accountability.

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 15 Nov 2026, 17:02 IST

Boy Electrocuted in Paddy Field; Locals Accuse KSEB of Negligence

Residents also alleged that Kerala State Electricity Board officials took time to disconnect the power supply despite repeated calls for assistance

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India Today Living Media India Current article 15 Nov 2026, 19:38 IST

Kerala teen dies of electric shock from snapped wire in paddy field

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 15 Nov 2026, 21:25 IST

Teen boy’s electrocution death in Kerala paddy field: Minister orders probe

A 13-year-old boy died of electrocution in a Malappuram paddy field after touching a snapped stay wire, prompting the Kerala Electricity Minister to order an inquiry.

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