Dindigul: Two labourers were electrocuted and three others sustained grievous injuries after they came in contact in Palani today.
The labourers were erecting a giant banner near the bus stand in Palani when the metal frame of the banner came in contact with an overhead electric wire, resulting in the mishap.
The deceased were identified as Ram alias Hemaraj (27), hailing from Assam, and Mohamed Mustafa (38), resident of Palani. The three injured were admitted to the government hospital in Palani.
Palani town police have registered a case and further investigation is on.