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Five Men Electrocuted to Death, Four Others Injured During Krishna Shobha Yatra in Hyderabad
Five people died and four were injured after a chariot touched live, rain-soaked high-tension wires during the Sri Krishnashtami procession, prompting an official investigation and government aid.
- On August 18, 2025, a chariot in the Sri Krishna Janmashtami procession in Gokulnagar, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad touched live high-tension wires, causing five deaths and injuring four.
- Officials say rain-soaked high-tension wires touched the Rath after it was carried by nine individuals following a technical fault, causing electrocution.
- Emergency responders and police rushed in to control the scene; nine people were thrown to the ground by the electric shock, with five dying on the spot and four hospitalized.
- Following the accident, the bodies were moved to the Gandhi Hospital mortuary for autopsies, and authorities launched an inquiry into safety lapses and delayed response, while the state government expressed condolences and assured strict action.
- Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao urged the government to provide support to victims’ families and ensure proper medical care, calling for future safety precautions.
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