Three electrocuted in Uttar Pradesh

Vikas, 13, was trying to steal power from a pole through 'kantiya' - a hook used to draw electricity without paying for it, said a police official.

As the boy was electrocuted, his father, Jagdamba Tiwari (46) and a neighbour, Sandeep (20) went to rescue him, but they too were electrocuted.

All the three died on the spot, Sultanpur Superintendent of Police Alankrita Singh said.u00a0

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