Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Electrocution During Idol Immersion in Bahraich Injures 11
A group of people, including kids, were carrying a religious idol for a ceremony in a village.
During the procession, a flag accidentally touched a power line.
This caused electricity to shock several people, with burns reported.
A brave person helped stop the electricity, and those hurt were taken to the hospital.
Doctors are taking care of them.
The incident happened during a festival.
Eleven people, including eight children, were injured in Bahraich, UP.
The injuries occurred during a Radha-Krishna idol immersion procession.
A flag touched a high-tension wire, causing the electrocution.
A home guard intervened, preventing further injuries.
The injured received medical care at local health facilities.
- Who
- Eleven people, including eight children
- What
- Eleven people were injured due to electrocution.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Nimnihara village, Bahraich, UP
- Why
- A flag touched a high-tension wire during an idol immersion procession.
- Location
- Nimnihara village, Bahraich, UP
- Injured
- 11 people (8 children)
- Cause
- Contact with high-tension power line
- Event
- Radha-Krishna idol immersion procession
- Intervention
- Home guard struck wire with baton
- Medical Care
- Charda Community Health Centre, Bahraich Medical College