7 months ago
High-voltage surge kills three in Assam wedding tragedy
On January 25, a big electricity problem happened in a village in Assam, India.
A high-voltage wire broke and touched a lower-voltage wire, causing a surge of electricity.
This happened during a wedding celebration, and three people, including the newlywed groom, were killed.
One person was badly hurt and is in the hospital.
The electricity surge affected many parts of the village, and people are asking the government to fix the power lines and help the families who lost loved ones.
Three people died and one was critically injured in a high-voltage surge during a wedding in Assam's Chirang district.
The incident occurred when a Super Tension (ST) line snapped and fell onto a Low Tension (LT) line.
The victims were identified as Daimalu Narzary, Bijoy Mushahary, and Michael Basumatary, who had married earlier that day.
The surge affected multiple households, causing panic and raising questions about power infrastructure safety.
A Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) member condemned the incident and demanded compensation and accountability.
- Who
- Three people (Daimalu Narzary, Bijoy Mushahary, Michael Basumatary) and one critically injured person
- What
- High-voltage surge electrocuted people during a wedding celebration
- Where
- Amteka No. 1 Elengmari village, Chirang district, Assam
- When
- January 25 at 10:30 PM
- Why
- A snapped Super Tension (ST) line fell onto a Low Tension (LT) line, causing a surge
Key facts
- Location
- Amteka No. 1 Elengmari village, Chirang district, Assam
- Date
- January 25
- Time
- 10:30 PM
- Victims
- Daimalu Narzary, Bijoy Mushahary, Michael Basumatary
- Injured
- One person (in ICU)
- Cause
- High-voltage surge due to snapped Super Tension (ST) line
- Response
- BTC member demands compensation and accountability
Quotes
Local resident
A person from Amteka No. 1 Elengmari village
“There was a wedding in the village yesterday. After the ceremony, a three-phase line snapped and came into contact with a two-phase line, leading to a massive voltage surge across the area”
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Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elected member from the Nishima constituency
A member of the Bodoland Territorial Council representing the Nishima constituency
“It is a very sad incident and I strongly condemn it. The APDCL must carry out regular checks and maintenance of power lines. Three people have lost their lives and one person is in the ICU”
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