Kasargod: In a tragic incident reported from Varkady Bolanthakodi in Kasargod District, a mother and her six-year-old son died of electrocution after coming into contact with a high-tension electric wire that had fallen on the ground.

The deceased have been identified as Vijaya (35) and Ashray (6).

According to the reports, the infant Ashray, stepped on the wire that had fallen on the ground. In an attempt to save her son who was writhing in the electric shock, Vijaya jumped in and tried to rescue Ashray when she was also electrocuted.

Both the mother and son died on the spot, reports added.

Manjeshwar Police reached the spot and registered a case in this regard.

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Guwahati, May 15: Punjab Kings restricted Rajasthan Royals to a meagre 144 for nine in an IPL match here on Wednesday.

For Royals, local hero Riyan Parag scored 48 off 34 balls on a difficult track while Punjab skipper Sam Curran (2/24 in 3 overs), Harshal Patel (2/28 in 4 overs), Nathan Ellis (1/24 in 4 overs) and Rahul Chahar (2/26 in 4 overs) were all on target.

Brief Scores:

Rajasthan Royals 144/9 in 20 overs (Riyan Parag 48, Sam Curran 2/24; Rahul Chahar 2/26).