Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Kanwariyas Electrocuted in Rajasthan, Injuries Reported
Imagine a group of people on a religious trip were returning home.
They were riding on a vehicle that touched a high-power wire.
Sadly, two people died right away, and many others got hurt.
The people were upset and blocked the road, blaming the power company for not being careful.
The government is giving money to the families who lost someone.
Also, they have suspended two people working for the power company.
Two Kanwariyas died and 32 people were injured in Alwar, Rajasthan.
The incident occurred when a Kanwar yatra vehicle touched a high-tension wire.
The pilgrims were returning from Haridwar with Kanwads of sacred GangaJal.
Locals protested, alleging negligence by power supply corporation personnel.
Authorities suspended two officials and announced compensation for the deceased's families.
- Who
- Two Kanwariyas (Suresh Prajapat and Gopal Prajapat) died, 32 people were injured.
- What
- A Kanwar yatra vehicle came into contact with a high-tension wire, causing electrocution and injuries.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Beechgawa village, Alwar district, Rajasthan
- Why
- The exact reason is not specified, but the locals alleged negligence from the power supply corporation personnel.
Locals
Power Corporation
Cause of the Accident
Locals
Blamed negligence of the power supply corporation personnel for the incident.
Power Corporation
N/A
- Deaths
- 2
- Injured
- 32
- Location
- Beechgawa village, Alwar, Rajasthan
- Cause
- Vehicle touching a live high tension wire
- Compensation
- Rs 10 lakh (Rs 5 lakh each from state government and Power Corporation)