Siddipet (Telangana) [India], August 2 (ANI): A farmer couple from Telangana's Siddipet district died of electrocution near their field on Sunday.

Sub Inspector Veeranna told ANI that deceased M Venkatesh Goud and Revati died around 9 am. They belong to the Chowdarpalli village of Gajwel Mandal.

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The incident occurred after the couple got down into a water sump to wash their hands and legs. According to the police, the incident was caused by a short circuit in a nearby motor pump.

The police said the short circuit in the motor, lead to the immediate death of the couple.

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Soon after, the bodies of the deceased were sent to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination.

A case under section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been registered. An investigation is underway. (ANI)

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