Hyderabad: Seven people were killed in two separate electrocution incidents during religious processions in the city within two days. The latest tragedy occurred in Bandlaguda on Monday night when two youths died while transporting a Ganesh idol.
According to police, a group of youngsters was carrying a large idol on a tractor when it came into contact with a high-tension wire. The current spread through the vehicle, killing Tony (21) and Vikas (20) on the spot. Another youth, Akhil, was seriously injured and shifted to the hospital. The tractor tyres were burnt in the impact, and the idol was later removed using a crane. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
Telangana electrocution deaths during festival processions
On Sunday night, a similar mishap took place in Ramanthapur’s Gokhalenagar during Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations. A special chariot was prepared for the procession and taken out by devotees despite the rain. As it neared the Yadava Sangham building, the jeep pulling it broke down about 100 feet away. Devotees pushed it manually, but when it was just 50 feet from the building, the chariot struck a live overhead wire.
Those pushing from behind collapsed immediately. Five people died on the spot, while four others were rushed to hospitals in critical condition. Eyewitnesses said locals tried to revive the victims with CPR but failed. Police registered a case and are investigating the incident.
