At least 14 people were injured due to electrocution during a Muharram procession in the Pipra Bijwara area of Bihar’s Araria district on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred when the procession was passing through an open field and a portion of the tazia came in contact with a high-tension electric wire.
"While eight persons, who are seriously injured, have been admitted to the Araria district hospital, the rest were discharged after receiving necessary medical care," a police statement said. The injured individuals were all participants in the procession. Authorities are investigating the incident to ensure such accidents do not recur.