Archive · 24 Jul 2026
One dead, nine injured in Rath Yatra accident
During a religious event called Rath Yatra in Meerut, a chariot touched a high-tension wire.
This caused an electric shock, which hurt 10 people.
One person, named Sachin, died while getting treated.
The other nine people are in the hospital but are said to be out of danger.
The police are investigating what happened.
The event was part of a week-long festival that started on July 18.
One person died and nine others were injured when a chariot touched a high-tension wire during a Rath Yatra event in Meerut.
The incident occurred in the Parikshitgarh area while devotees were pulling the chariot barefoot.
The victim, Sachin (25), died during treatment, while the other nine injured are undergoing treatment in hospital.
The incident triggered panic, and the injured were shifted to a private hospital and a community health centre.
The police have started an investigation into the incident.
- Who
- Devotees pulling a chariot during the Jagannath Rath Yatra
- What
- One person died and nine others were injured when the chariot touched a high-tension wire
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Parikshitgarh, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The chariot came into contact with a high-tension power line
Organizers' Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Incident Cause
Organizers' Perspective
The organizers claim the incident was an unfortunate accident during a religious event.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities are investigating the cause and have not yet determined negligence.
- Date
- July 24
- Location
- Parikshitgarh, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Victim
- Sachin (25)
- Injured
- 9
- Event
- Jagannath Rath Yatra