
A heartbreaking incident from Vrindavan has gone viral after a 21-year-old man, identified as Abhigyan Gupta, died due to electrocution after touching a water cooler. The incident was captured on camera, showing the tragic moment when a simple stop to drink water turned into a devastating accident.
According to reports, Abhigyan had stopped near a water cooler to drink water when he suddenly came in contact with the machine and received a powerful electric shock. The video shows him becoming stuck to the cooler as people nearby struggled to understand what was happening.
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🚨SHOCKING | 21-year-old Abhigyan Gupta dies of electrocution after coming into contact with a water cooler in Vrindavan pic.twitter.com/lqCNXh4A5q
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His father, who was walking just a few steps ahead, noticed something was wrong and quickly turned back. In a desperate attempt to save his son, he tried to push him away from the cooler but could not rescue him in time.
The emotional footage has spread widely on social media, leaving viewers shocked and raising concerns about electrical safety around public water coolers and machines. Many people expressed grief over the young man’s sudden death and questioned whether proper safety checks were being carried out.
The incident has also highlighted the importance of regular maintenance of electrical equipment, especially in public places where people use such facilities daily. Authorities are expected to look into the circumstances that led to the fatal accident.
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