{
  "id": 1890796,
  "title": "Pune: Two Cousins Die Of Electrocution While Trying To Save Each Other In Rahu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pune-two-cousins-die-of-electrocution-while-trying-to-save-each-other",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T07:39:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-two-cousins-die-of-electrocution-while-trying-to-save-each-other-in-rahu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune witnessed a tragic incident on Wednesday morning, where two cousins lost their lives due to electrocution near a cowshed in the Rahu area. The unfortunate event unfolded around 7 am, leaving residents shaken. The deceased have been identified as 22-year-old Rohit Anil Bhoite and 19-year-old Om Nitin Bhoite. Both succumbed to severe electric shocks despite being rushed to hospitals. According to initial reports, Om came into direct contact with an electric current near the cowshed, prompting his cousin Rohit to rush to his aid. However, Rohit was not spared and also received an electric shock. Even Om's mother tried to save her two sons, but she sustained a mild electric shock but managed to escape safely from the scene. The injured youths were initially taken to a hospital in Rahu and later transferred to a rural hospital in Yavat. Despite medical efforts, the doctors declared both deceased during treatment. Following the incident, officials from MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited) and the Yavat Police inspected the spot. Police and MSEDCL officials are currently probing into the factors that led to the electrocution tragedy. The Bhoite family primarily relies on daily wage work. The untimely deaths of the two young men have left the family and residents of Rahu area deeply saddened. Authorities are registering a complaint at the Yavat police station, and an in-depth investigation is underway.",
  "summary": "Pune: Two cousins died after being electrocuted near a cowshed at Sonawane Mala in the Rahu area of Pune district on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at around 7 am and has shocked residents in the area. The deceased have been identified as 22-year-old Rohit Anil Bhoite and 19-year-old Om Nitin Bhoite. Both suffered a severe electric shock and died despite being rushed to hospital.…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}