Ghazipur, May 21
At least four people died after being electrocuted during Kashidas pujan celebrations in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur, officials said on Wednesday.
The tragic incident happened in Narwar village under the Mardah police station in the Ghazipur district. Three others sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment, officials said.
The incident occurred when villagers were preparing for the puja and erecting a pandal using green bamboo poles.
According to officials, one of the poles accidentally came into contact with a high-tension electric wire passing overhead, leading to a powerful electric current that proved fatal.
“While planting bamboo poles for the puja, a tragic accident occurred due to contact with an overhead high-tension line,” said SDM Sadar Manoj Pathak.
“Four people died on the spot, while three injured individuals were rushed to hospitals in Mau and Ghazipur. Assistance for the families of the deceased is being arranged,” he added.
Eyewitnesses said some villagers were cutting and carrying bamboo to construct the pandal. The upper end of one of the bamboo poles touched the live wire, electrocuting those holding it.