Ratlam: 3 Killed After Tazia Comes in Contact With High-Tension Power Line During Muharram Procession in MP (Watch Videos)
Three people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a Tazia came into contact with a high-tension power line during a Muharram procession in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred in Hatnara village under Piploda police station limits.
Three people were killed and at least seven others were injured after a Tazia came into contact with a high-tension power line during a Muharram procession in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Hatnara village under the Piploda police station limits, where around 200 people had gathered for the religious procession.
Electrocution Triggers Panic During Muharram Procession
According to police, the Tazia touched an overhead live electricity line while it was being carried through the village, causing electric shocks and burn injuries to several participants. The incident triggered panic as people rushed to rescue the injured and shift them to nearby hospitals. Muharram Procession Tragedy in Ratlam: 2 Dead, 12 Injured After Tazia Touches High-Tension Power Line (Watch Video).
Tazia Comes in Contact With High-Tension Power Line in Ratlam
Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh: ASP Vivek Kumar Lal says, "A tazia procession was being carried out in Hatanara. During the event, it is reported that the tazia had an iron sheet on top, which came into contact with a high-tension electric line. As a result, several people got… pic.twitter.com/V90FGenF64
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Additional Superintendent of Police Rakesh Pandro said police and district officials reached the spot soon after receiving information about the accident. He said an investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the incident, including whether the height of the overhead power line or lapses in safety measures contributed to the tragedy.
The deceased have been identified as Rashid Khan, Saddu Hussain and Arbaz Khan. Officials said one victim's family took the body from the hospital before formal procedures were completed, while the administration continues to verify casualty details. 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).
The injured have been admitted to Ratlam Medical College and nearby hospitals. Five of those injured are reported to be in critical condition and are being monitored by medical teams.
Eyewitnesses Raise Safety Concerns
Eyewitnesses alleged that the overhead power line was hanging unusually low and claimed that no electricity department personnel were present during the procession. Videos circulating on social media show the chaos that followed the electrocution, although authorities have said the exact sequence of events will be established through the ongoing investigation.
Tazia processions are held during Muharram to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Similar accidents involving Tazias coming into contact with overhead power lines have been reported in different parts of India in previous years, prompting authorities to stress the need for adequate safety planning and coordination between local administration and electricity departments during religious processions.
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