Hajipur, August 5, 2024: Tragedy struck during the Kanwar Yatra in Bihar’s Vaishali district as nine pilgrims were electrocuted and three others sustained injuries after coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire.
The incident occurred in Sultanpur village, under the jurisdiction of the Industrial police station, on the night between Sunday and Monday. Rambabu Baitha, the Sub-divisional Officer of Hajipur, reported that the pilgrims were en route to Baba Harihar Nath Temple in Sonepur for Jalabhishekh when the high-tension wire fell onto their vehicle.
Baitha confirmed, “Nine pilgrims (kanwariyas) died and three sustained severe injuries when a high-tension overhead wire fell on their vehicle.” The injured have been admitted to a hospital, where their condition is reported to be stable.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
