Nandapur, 9th Sept 2025: In Thuba village under Raising Panchayat of Nandapur block, a mason named Khagapati Baranayak from Chiliput village tragically died on Friday after coming into contact with an 11 kV high-voltage electric wire during house construction work.
Following the incident, the Red Cross has provided financial assistance to his family. Based on the request of Tahsildar Debabrata Maharana, and with approval from the District Collector, the Tahasil office handed over an amount of ₹10,000 to the deceased’s wife.
Additionally, the Panchayat administration extended Harishchandra assistance (a government support for funeral and related expenses).
According to Panchayat Sarpanch Jagabandhu Cheti and PIEO Dibakar Chudapurohit, once the death certificate is obtained, the family will be eligible for support under:
National Family Benefit Scheme
Widow Pension Scheme
As per Nandapur Police Station Officer Mamata Panda, the body was handed over to the family after conducting a post-mortem examination.
Furthermore, since the deceased was a registered laborer, the District Labor Department has also indicated that additional financial aid and benefits will be provided to the bereaved family.