This Article is From May 09, 2016

Photojournalist Ravi Kanojia Electrocuted While Clicking Water Train Pictures

Photojournalist Ravi Kanojia Electrocuted While Clicking Water Train Pictures

Ravi Kanojia (34) was clicking pictures of the train when he came in contact with a power line, police said in Lucknow. (File photo)

Highlights

  • 34-year-old was taking photos of a water train parked in the railway yard
  • That's when Ravi Kanojia came in contact with a power line
  • Mr Kanojia died on the spot
Lucknow: A photojournalist of a leading English daily was today electrocuted in Jhansi district while taking photographs of the water train parked in the railway yard.

Ravi Kanojia, 34, was clicking pictures of the train when he came in contact with a power line, police said in Lucknow.

He died on the spot.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav condoled his death and announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to his family.
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