Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Kanwar Yatra Truck Contacting Power Line Kills Two in Alwar
In Alwar, India, a truck carrying people on a religious journey called Kanwar Yatra touched a high-power electric wire.
This caused two people to die and 30 others to get hurt.
The accident happened around 7:30 AM.
The people were dancing near the truck when the electricity hit them.
The families of those who died will receive money as compensation.
Two workers from the electricity department were also suspended.
Two people died and 30 were injured in Alwar, India, after a truck carrying Kanwariyas made contact with a power line.
The incident occurred during the Kanwar Yatra in Bichgaon village, Rajasthan.
The deceased were identified as Gopal, 22, and Suresh Prajapat, 40, both residents of Bichgaon.
Angry villagers protested, demanding compensation for the deceased's families.
Officials agreed to provide ₹10 lakh to each deceased's family; two electricity department employees were suspended.
- Who
- Devotees participating in the Kanwar Yatra; two people died, 30 injured.
- What
- A truck carrying Kanwariyas contacted a power line, leading to deaths and injuries.
- When
- Wednesday morning, around 7:30 am.
- Where
- Bichgaon village, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- The truck came into contact with a high-tension power line.
Villagers' Concerns
Electricity Department Response
Compensation
Villagers' Concerns
Demanded Compensation
Electricity Department Response
N/A
- Incident Location
- Bichgaon village, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India
- Date
- Wednesday
- Time
- Around 7:30 AM
- Fatalities
- 2
- Injured
- 30
- Victims Identified As
- Gopal, 22, and Suresh Prajapat, 40
- Compensation
- ₹10 lakh per family
- Suspensions
- Two electricity department employees