Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Electrocutions Kill Four During Ganesh Festival
During the Ganesh festival in Hyderabad, four people died due to touching live electrical wires.
They were involved in moving a large statue or setting up decorations.
The government is now making sure that unsafe wires are removed to prevent this from happening again.
People are reminded to be careful around power lines and follow safety rules to avoid getting hurt.
Four deaths in Hyderabad were caused by electrocution during the Ganesh festival.
Victims included a student, lorry driver, and two others aged 18-35.
One incident involved a Ganesha idol contacting a 33KV power line.
The Deputy CM ordered immediate removal of hazardous cables following the deaths.
Safety guidelines were issued for idol transport and pandal setup.
- Who
- Festival volunteers and workers aged 18-35.
- What
- Four electrocution deaths during the Ganesh festival.
- When
- Monday and Tuesday during the Ganesh festival.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- Contact with hazardous electrical infrastructure.
Public Safety
Infrastructure Maintenance
Safety vs. Infrastructure
Public Safety
Dangling cables pose an immediate threat and need urgent removal.
Infrastructure Maintenance
Electricity Department should ensure infrastructure safety
- Incident Type
- Electrocution
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Victims
- Four fatalities, one injured
- Cause
- Contact with power lines
- Involved
- Ganesh festival activities
- Response
- Government ordered wire removal and safety guidelines
