Muharram Procession Tragedy in Ratlam: 2 Dead, 12 Injured After Tazia Touches High-Tension Power Line (Watch Video)
A tragic accident overshadowed a religious event in Ratlam district late Thursday night when a Muharram procession resulted in severe electrocution. The incident occurred in Hatanara village when a structural replica, known locally as a tazia, came into direct contact with an overhead high-tension electricity wire.
A tragic accident overshadowed a religious event in Ratlam district late Thursday night when a Muharram procession resulted in severe electrocution. The incident occurred in Hatanara village when a structural replica, known locally as a tazia, came into direct contact with an overhead high-tension electricity wire. The accidental contact sent a massive electric current through the structure and into the crowd, causing immediate panic and chaos. According to initial reports from local authorities, at least two people lost their lives at the scene, while approximately twelve others sustained varying degrees of burn injuries. Muharram Procession Tragedy in Jharkhand: Four People Die, 10 Others Suffer Burn Injuries After Coming in Contact With High-Tension Electric Wire in Bokaro While Carrying Tazia (See Pics).
Upon receiving information about the incident, local police and administrative authorities rushed to the village to secure the area and manage the situation. Emergency responders quickly coordinated rescue efforts to assist those affected by the shock. The injured individuals were immediately evacuated from the site and shifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. Medical staff reported that several of the injured are currently undergoing treatment for severe burn injuries resulting from the high-voltage transmission. Uttar Pradesh: 2 Killed, Dozens Suffer Burn Injuries After Muharram Procession Carrying Tazia Comes in Contact With High Tension Wire in Lakhimpur Kheri, Police Present at Spot (Watch Video).
Deadly Tazia Accident Claims Lives After Hitting High-Tension Wire in MP
Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh: During a Muharram tazia procession in Hatanara village, Ratlam district, a tazia came into contact with a high-tension wire, causing electrocution. Around 12 people were injured and two reportedly died. Authorities reached the spot and the injured were… pic.twitter.com/hD0wCVw7P5
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The local administration has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Initial feedback from villagers suggested that low-hanging overhead power lines present a recurring hazard during public events in the area. A formal inquiry will establish whether proper safety protocols, including temporary power shutdowns along the designated procession route, were adequately coordinated with the electricity department prior to the event.
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