Guwahati: A mother-son duo was killed in Orang, Assam after coming in contact with a broken electric line on the road.
As per reports, the incident took place near the Orang National Park.
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The deceased were identified as Akhtara Khatun and her minor son, Saqib Ahmed.
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They were on the way to visit a relative when they somehow came in contact with the electric wire that had fallen on the road.
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It was reported that the wire was running with over 11,000 volts.
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While the exact circumstances behind the incident are not known, locals have accused the electricity department of negligence.
Further investigation is being carried out by concerned officials.