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Electrocution during muharram procession in Araria leaves 14 injured

  • 14 people injured by electrocution during Muharram procession in Araria, Bihar
  • The tazia came into contact with a high-tension electric wire in an open field
  • Eight seriously injured individuals are hospitalized, while others were treated and discharged

17 Jul 2024

Electrocution during muharram procession in Araria leaves 14 injured

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.

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