1 year ago
Two Deaths in Hyderabad as Idol Contacts Power Lines
A second tragedy occurred in Hyderabad during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, where two young men died after the idol they were transporting made contact with power lines.
Another person was injured.
The incident happened early in the morning near a hotel.
Police are investigating what happened.
Power officials stated that their lines had not malfunctioned.
Two individuals died in Bandlaguda when a Ganesh idol touched high-tension wires.
The victims were identified as Tony (21) and Vikas (22).
Akshay (23) sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. near Royal Sea Hotel.
Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
- Who
- Tony, Vikas died; Akshay was injured.
- What
- Two people died due to electrocution while transporting a Ganesh idol.
- Where
- Bandlaguda, Hyderabad.
- When
- Early Tuesday morning.
- Why
- The Ganesh idol came into contact with high-tension wires.
Family and Community
Authorities
Accountability for the deaths
Family and Community
Grieving the loss of loved ones and seeking answers.
Authorities
The authorities denied any negligence on their part.
Key facts
- Location
- Bandlaguda, Hyderabad
- Victims
- Two fatalities, one injured
- Cause
- Electrocution
- Event
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Involved
- Ganesh idol procession
Timeline
Monkey touched a wire, causing it to break.
Then, a forest officer rescued an electrocuted baby monkey.
In Hyderabad, a Ganesh idol hit a live wire.
Consequently, two youths suffered electrocution.
The incidents highlight monkeys' and humans' electrical hazards.
Quotes
Sriram Mohan
Rajendranagar circle superintendent engineer of the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL)
“and this is the second part which continues the same thought.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Another Tragedy: Two die as Ganesh idol touches HT wires in city
Bandlaguda Deaths – Power of Induction Current Stuns Officials at Ganesha Festival Preparatory Meeting
Two youths electrocuted while carrying Vinayaka idol in Bandlaguda
