THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a tragic incident, four people lost their lives due to electrocution while setting up decorations for a church festival in Kanyakumari. The deceased have been identified as Michael Pinto, Maria Vijayan, B Shoban and Antony, all residents of Enayam Puthenthurai. The incident took place at St. Anthony’s Church in Enayam Puthenthurai, Kanyakumari district.

The victims were engaged in decoration work for the 13-day church festival when the accident occurred. While handling the decorations, an iron ladder accidentally came into contact with a live electrical wire, leading to the fatal electrocution. All four victims died on the spot. Their bodies have been shifted to the hospital for further procedures.