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Tragic Idol Procession Electrocution Claims Two Lives
22 Oct
Summary
- Two young men died after a high-tension wire contacted procession equipment.
- More than 10 individuals sustained burn injuries during the incident.
- Allegations of negligence were made against the local health center.
Tragedy struck Jabalpur district early Thursday morning when a high-tension power line made contact with a wire being lifted during an idol immersion procession. The incident, which occurred around 1 am in the Majhauli police station area, led to the deaths of two young men and injuries to over ten others.
The procession was underway in the Majhauli area, carrying an idol for immersion at Narili Pond. A wire being lifted to clear the path accidentally touched a high-tension line. The wire snapped, falling onto the tractor-trolley and electrocuting several people.
Vikas Rajput, aged 22, and Prince Chauhan, aged 23, who were on the tractor, lost their lives at the scene. Other seriously injured individuals, including Mayank Rajput, Vicky Raikwar, Manish Rajput, and Ayush Raikwar, were initially treated at the Majhauli health centre before being transferred to Jabalpur Medical College in critical condition.
Further concerns were raised regarding the response of the Majhauli health centre. Reports indicate that medical staff were absent upon the injureds' arrival, with a doctor reportedly reaching the centre approximately 30 minutes later, by which time the fatalities had already occurred.
