Nine Kanwariyas Electrocuted in Bihar
Two Others Injured After Contact with High-Tension Wire in Vaishali District
The Impressive TimesHAJIPUR, Aug 5 2024 : At least nine Kanwar Yatra pilgrims were electrocuted and three others injured after coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire in Bihar’s Vaishali district, a senior official reported on Monday.
The tragic incident occurred at Sultanpur village in the Industrial police station area during the night between Sunday and Monday.
“Nine pilgrims (kanwariyas) died and three sustained severe injuries when a high-tension overhead wire fell on their vehicle at Sultanpur village under the jurisdiction of Industrial police station in Vaishali district. The incident happened as the Kanwariyas were traveling to Baba Harihar Nath Temple in Sonepur to perform Jalabhishekh,” stated Rambabu Baitha, Sub-divisional Officer of Hajipur-Sadar.
The injured have been admitted to a hospital where their condition is reported to be stable. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, and an investigation into the matter is ongoing, he added.
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