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UP: Two killed, 2 injured after coming in contact with high-tension line

Kushinagar (UP), Apr 14 (UNI) Two labourers were killed and two others were injured after they came into contact with a high-tension electricity line during a wedding ceremony in the Padrauna area of Kushinagar district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said here.
Police sources said that the incident took place on Monday morning during the wedding of Moinuddin's daughter Rubina at his house in Bashiya Van Virpur. "While setting up tents for the guests, four labourers came in contact with the high tension line," they said.
Police sources said that the deceased include Mubarak (36) and Mustafa (20). "Noor Mohammad (18) and Mosaheb (30), who were seriously burnt in the accident, are undergoing treatment in the district hospital," they said.
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