A 54-year-old woman and her 23-year-old son died of electrocution in Raipur after an electrical current allegedly travelled from a window cooler to a GI pipe installed on a balcony. The incident occurred in the Tikrapara police station area on Friday afternoon when the woman went to collect clothes that had been left to dry. As she touched the metal pipe, she received a severe electric shock and became stuck to it. Her son rushed to help her but was also electrocuted while attempting to pull her away. Both died at the spot, according to the information provided.

The deceased have been identified as Kalyani Yadav, 54, and her son Madhusudan Yadav, 23, residents of Kura village in the Dharsiwa area. Kalyani had travelled to Raipur with her son to visit her daughter, who lives in a rented house in Chhattisgarh Nagar and is studying nursing. The family is involved in farming. On Friday, Kalyani went to the balcony to collect clothes. When she touched the GI pipe, she reportedly received a powerful electric shock. Madhusudan immediately moved towards her after seeing her in contact with the pipe, but he too came into contact with the live electrical current while trying to rescue her.

How Current Reached Pipe

Tikrapara Police reached the house after receiving information about the incident and inspected the spot. The bodies were subjected to panchnama proceedings and sent for post-mortem examination. Police have registered a marg and started an investigation into the circumstances of the deaths. A preliminary assessment indicates that a window cooler had been installed near the balcony, with a GI pipe positioned between the cooler and the railing. The pipe was being used to hang clothes. Police suspect that an electrical fault in the cooler caused current to travel through the GI pipe and subsequently reach the balcony railing, creating a dangerous live surface.

The incident also highlights the danger of electrical leakage from household appliances, particularly when metal pipes, railings or other conductive structures are connected to or placed close to electrical equipment. The exact cause of the electrical fault and whether there was any wiring or insulation failure will be established during the police investigation. Authorities are also expected to examine the electrical installation at the rented premises as part of the inquiry. The deaths of the mother and son occurred within moments of each other, after the son's attempt to rescue his mother inadvertently exposed him to the same electrical current.

Cyber Fraud in Raipur: Three Residents Duped of ₹8 Lakh in Separate Incidents

Raipur cyber fraud cases continue to rise as miscreants target residents through sophisticated phishing, mobile hacking, and fake insurance updates.

Raipur: In a series of alarming incidents, cyber criminals have swindled approximately ₹8 lakh from three separate individuals in the capital city. Using a mix of predatory loan traps, credit card fraud, and fake consumer court threats, the perpetrators managed to siphon off money before the victims could realize they were being scammed. Local police have registered separate FIRs, and specialized teams are currently tracking the digital footprints of the fraudsters.

The Loan App Blackmail Trap

The most severe case was reported from the Tikrapara area, involving a private sector employee, Vishal Gupta. On March 10, 2026, Gupta had applied for a modest online loan of ₹10,000. Instead of processing a legitimate loan, the suspects informed him that a higher amount—₹40,000—had been approved.

Under the guise of the application process, the fraudsters gained remote access to Gupta’s mobile device. They allegedly accessed his personal gallery, morphed his private photos into obscene content, and then used this to extort money. Sources indicate that the victim was coerced into transferring nearly ₹6 lakh under the constant threat of having his reputation destroyed on social media.

Army Personnel Targeted

In a separate incident under the Saraswati Nagar police station limits, a serving Army Subedar, Harishchandra Singh, fell prey to a phishing scam. On April 17, he received a phone call from an individual claiming to be a representative from Axis Bank.

The caller offered to help him redeem accumulated reward points on his credit card. The perpetrator guided the Subedar to a fraudulent website and requested his card credentials. Shortly after entering the details, Singh received alerts of unauthorized transactions totaling ₹1,99,996. Realizing the deception, he promptly contacted the bank’s customer care and registered a complaint via the 1930 national cybercrime helpline.

Fake Insurance Claims

The third case involves a fruit trader, Jaykumar Wadhwani, a resident of Amlidih, who was targeted through a convoluted insurance scheme. The suspects contacted Wadhwani, claiming his ICICI Prudential life insurance policy was facing losses and required urgent intervention.

The callers created a false sense of panic by mentioning fictitious legal actions in a "Consumer Court." They then sent a malicious link under the pretext of providing a "freezing code" to secure his policy. Once Wadhwani clicked the link, the suspects gained access to his banking information and withdrew ₹55,000 from his account.

Police Urge Public Caution

Raipur police officials have reiterated their warning regarding unsolicited calls and suspicious links. Investigators noted that these gangs often operate from outside the state, making recovery difficult.

"People must remain vigilant against 'urgent' calls regarding bank details or insurance updates. Never click on unverified links or share OTPs," said an officer familiar with the ongoing investigations. As of now, authorities are analyzing the bank accounts where the stolen funds were transferred, hoping to trace the perpetrators behind this wave of Raipur cyber fraud.