Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Two Die, 30 Injured in Alwar Kanwar Yatra Electrocution
In Alwar, India, during a religious procession called the Kanwar Yatra, a truck hit an overhead power line.
This caused a surge of electricity.
Sadly, two people died, and 30 others were hurt.
The accident happened in the morning when people were dancing near the truck.
The villagers were upset and protested, asking for help for the families.
The government promised money to help the families of those who died.
A truck carrying Kanwariyas in Alwar, Rajasthan, contacted a high-tension power line.
Two people died and 30 others were injured in the electrocution.
The incident occurred during the Kanwar Yatra in Bichgaon village.
Villagers protested and demanded compensation for the deceased's families.
Authorities agreed to provide ₹10 lakh to each deceased's family.
- Who
- Kanwariyas (devotees), two of whom died, with 30 others injured; two electricity department employees were suspended.
- What
- A truck carrying Kanwariyas came into contact with a high-tension power line, causing electrocution.
- When
- Wednesday morning, around 7:30 am.
- Where
- Bichgaon village, Laxmangarh, Alwar district, Rajasthan.
- Why
- The truck's contact with the power line led to the electrocution.
Electricity Department
Villagers
Safety Measures
Electricity Department
Ensuring safety through maintenance and safety protocols.
Villagers
Fault lies on the improper maintenance or negligence resulting in the incident.
- Location
- Bichgaon village, Alwar, Rajasthan
- Incident Type
- Electrocution
- Deaths
- 2
- Injured
- 30
- Cause
- Contact between a truck and a high-tension power line
- Compensation
- ₹10 lakh per deceased family