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Two persons were electrocuted in Janakpurdham while fixing the power supply for the Tihar celebration on Monday.

The deceased have been identified as Amit Mishra (19) of Basbitti in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City-22 and Shiva Raj Yadav (14) of Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City- 9, according to the Dhanusha District Police Office.

Both Mishra and Yadav got an electric shock while trying to supply electricity to illuminate their home. 

The duo, who sustained serious injuries in the incident, were taken to the Provincial Hospital in Janakpurdham. However, they died during treatment, Deputy Superintendent of Police Pradip Bahadur Chhetri said. - RSS

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