Muzaffarnagar, Aug 12 (PTI) A 12-year-old boy has died of electrocution after coming in contact with a high tension wire here, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place in Jansath town of the district on Tuesday evening, they added.

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The body has been sent for an autopsy, the police said.

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