Uttar Pradesh: 21 cows die of electric shock in Banda gaushala

KANPUR: As many as 21 cows were electrocuted on Friday morning in Banda district after a high-tension power line snapped and fell on them in Khaptihakalan gaushala of the district. About 10 cows also sustained burn wounds as they came in wire’s contact.
Confirming the death of 21 cows due to electrocution, district officials said investigations are on with regard to circumstances surrounding the incident.“Action will be taken after investigation,” they said.
“A high-tension wire which was passing above the Khaptihakalan gaushala, snapped and fell on the cows, due to which 21 of them died of electric shock on the spot, while 10 other sustained serious burn wounds,” officials added.
DM Banda Heera Lal visited the spot and directed the officers of the electricity department to take appropriate action.
He called the veterinary doctors, who conducted autopsy, and confirmed the reason of death of the cows.
Expressing grief over the incident, Lal said instructions have been given to the authorities to file an FIR against those responsible for the incident.
He said electricity department officials are fixing the responsibility and the line is being rectified.
Meanwhile, locals and animal lovers demanded appropriate action against the guilty.