Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Teen Dies After Electric Shock At Jabalpur Ganesh Pandal
A 16-year-old boy named Shaurya went to a Ganesh prayer event in Jabalpur.
The event was held at a decorated place called a pandal.
After the prayers, Shaurya touched a pole near the stage.
The pole reportedly had electricity running through it.
Shaurya fell down after getting a severe electric shock.
People took him to a hospital for help.
He died while receiving treatment.
His family has asked for strict action because they believe the electrical setup was unsafe.
Shaurya Chanpuria, a 16-year-old Class 11 student, died after receiving an electric shock at a Ganesh pandal in Jabalpur.
The incident occurred Wednesday night at Jasuja City Phase-3 in Dhanwantari Nagar after Shaurya attended the Maha Aarti.
Reports said a pole near the pandal had become electrically charged, causing Shaurya to collapse when he touched it.
Shaurya was taken to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical Hospital, where he died during treatment.
His uncle alleged serious safety negligence, while his friend said he also received an electric shock during an attempted rescue.
- Who
- Shaurya Chanpuria, a 16-year-old Class 11 student, died; his friend Ajju Ahirwar and uncle Dr Shishir Chanpuria were quoted.
- What
- Shaurya died after reportedly touching an electrically charged pole at a Ganesh pandal.
- When
- Wednesday night, after the Maha Aarti.
- Where
- Jasuja City Phase-3 in Dhanwantari Nagar, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Reports attributed the incident to a pole near the pandal becoming electrically charged; Shaurya’s uncle alleged safety negligence.
- Deceased
- Shaurya Chanpuria
- Age
- 16
- Education
- Class 11 student at Little World School
- Location
- Jasuja City Phase-3, Dhanwantari Nagar, Jabalpur
- Event
- Ganesh Maha Aarti
- Hospital
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical Hospital
- Additional shock
- Friend Ajju Ahirwar said he also received an electric shock while attempting to help