Teen dies of electrocution amid rains in Maharashtra's Thane

The incident took place in New Shivaji Nagar locality of the city around 8 pm on July 27, an official said.

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A 16-year-old boy died of electrocution after coming in contact with a live wire amid rains in Kalwa of Maharashtra's Thane city, police said on Friday.

The incident took place in New Shivaji Nagar locality of the city around 8 pm on Thursday, an official said.

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The victim Mandar Gouri suffered a severe electric shock when he came in contact with a live wire on the road and died on the spot, he said, adding that the body was sent for post-mortem and a case of accidental death was registered.