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National-level wrestler Vishal Kumar Verma dies of electrocution at flooded stadium

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National level wrestler, Vishal Kumar Verma died on Tuesday in an accident at the Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi. Reportedly, the 25-year old wrestler was electrocuted owing to short circuit at the inundated stadium building.  Vishal was found lying unconscious by locals. He was declared dead by doctors after he was brought to the Sardar Hospital.

Jharkhand wrestling association president, Bhola Singh has condemned the incident. He declared an interim relief of Rs 1 lakh to Vishal’s family. The association will also give Rs 10,000 every month to the family.

“It is extremely unfortunate. I don’t know why he went to the office which is sunk in deep waters. The situation of the stadium is pathetic and the building is in ruins. We have demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation from the government for the family of Kumar,” said Singh.

Ganesh Jha, general manager of Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam (JBVNL), said that there was no fault in the power connection. “An executive engineer visited the site and reported that there is no fault in the power connection provided by JBVNL. However, there could be a loose connection in the building’s internal electrical wiring,” Ganesh told Times of India.

Preliminary investigation showed the death was due to electrocution. Vishal was using a water pump to clear out the water when the incident happened.

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