Amid deluge, at least 9 dead from electrocution

Atleast nine people were killed on Tuesday after coming into contact with live electrical wires submerged in flooded streets, officials said, as heavy overnight rainfall left much of the city under water.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Waist-deep water on major roads turned into death traps for pedestrians and commuters. The first incident was reported in Netajinagar, where a fruit vendor, Pranotosh Kundu, 70, was electrocuted after losing balance in his bicycle navigating rushing waters and grabbing an electric pole. Another victim, identified as Ramlochan Yadav, died in Kalikapur after a similar accident. At Minto Park, Paban Ghorami was found dead following electrocution. Police said more deaths were reported across the city. A man was killed near a well-known sweet shop in Beniapukur after touching exposed wires, while another two victims, Firoz Ali (50) and Mumta