Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 A father and son were electrocuted when they came into contact with an electric fence in this district on Tuesday, police said.
The incident occurred near the Nagaroor Block Office, they added. The deceased have been identified as Kochunni, 58, and his son Akhil, 35.
The bodies were found in a paddy field.
According to reports, the field supervisor arrived in the morning to inspect the well-maintained farmland and found the two men lying motionless.
The electric fence is suspected to have been installed to keep wild boars away from the crops. Police said they suspect the fence may have been installed illegally and are investigating whether the father and son entered the area without being aware of it.
The forensic team has visited the site and collected evidence. Inquest proceedings are underway, and the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the post-mortem examination, police added.