Thrissur, Kerala: A 60-year-old man died after being electrocuted by an illegal electric trap allegedly set up to ward off wild boars in Thrikkur’s Kallayi area of Thrissur district.
The deceased has been identified as Gopi (60), son of Subran of Pallatheri, Kallayi. His body was found on the property of a nearby resident, Joseph of Thekkeyil.
Police suspect the incident occurred on Sunday night. According to local residents, Gopi, who lived alone, had been missing since the previous day.
The body was discovered around 3 p.m. on Monday by a woman who had entered the adjoining property to collect nutmeg.
Officials from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) reached the spot and removed the wires used for the illegal electric trap. The Varandarappilly Police have registered a case and initiated further investigation.
