Andhra Pradesh: 4 people die due to electrocution while putting up a banner, CM Naidu announces ₹5 lakh compensation

News from Andhra Pradesh: Four people were killed and another person seriously injured after they were electrocuted while putting up banners for an event at Taatiparru village in East Godavari district, ANI reported on Monday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced compensation of ₹5 lakhs for the relatives of deceased people.

CM Naidu expressed shock over the incident and also directed officials to ensure proper treatment of the injured person, ANI reported quoting AP CMO. He also assured full support to the family members of the deceased people.

“CM N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident. He instructed officials to ensure that the injured receive the best medical treatment. He assured that the government would support the affected families and expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. The government announced compensation of ₹5 lakhs to each of the families of the deceased,” ANI quoted the CMO of Andhra Pradesh.