Nine kanwariyas electrocuted in Bihar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nine kanwariyas electrocuted in Bihar

The Hindu  

Nine kanwariyas were electrocuted and six others were injured after they came in contact with a high-voltage overhead wire in Bihar’s Vaishali district. The incident took place on Sunday at 11.40 p.m. near Sultanpur village under the Industrial Police Station in which eight were electrocuted and one kanwariya died at government hospital, while six were seriously burnt. Hajipur Sub-Divisional Police Officer Om Prakash said the accident took place when the procession of kanwariyas moved around 500 meters away from the village and a DJ-mounted trolley came in contact with overhead wire of 11000 high tension wire. blamed Family members of the deceased expressed anger over the Electricity department alleging when the incident took place several calls were made to the department, however nobody picked up the call. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the incident and said he prayed to God to give strength to the family members of the deceased to bear the pain in this hour of grief.

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Two Electricity Board workers electrocuted to death in Trichy
5 days ago

Two Electricity Board workers electrocuted to death in Trichy

India Today  

Two Tamil Nadu Electricity Board workers were electrocuted to death while repairing high-tension wires on Wednesday in Trichy. The two deceased, identified as 32-year-old Manickam and 45-year-old Kalamani, were contract employees with the Electricity Board. It seemed one turned off the power to the cables on the pole before the two climbed up for repairs, where high electric flow occurred …

8, including 5 children, killed in lightning strike in Chhattisgarh
3 months ago

8, including 5 children, killed in lightning strike in Chhattisgarh

Hindustan Times  

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4 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

A day after the death of two kanwariyas in Eastern Ganga Canal, their family lodged a case against project director, manager and other staff of National Highway Authority of India at Nazibabad police station of district Bijnor, on Sunday. Other kanwariyas passing through there informed police about the incident and officials including SDM Kunwar Bahadur Singh, circle officer Desh Deepak …

9 Kanwariyas including a minor die in Bihar due to electrocution after DJ vehicle hits high-voltage cable
4 months, 2 weeks ago

9 Kanwariyas including a minor die in Bihar due to electrocution after DJ vehicle hits high-voltage cable

Op India  

On the night of Sunday, 4th August, nine Kanwariyas suffered fatal injuries in a horrific accident after the DJ vehicle they were riding on struck a high-voltage cable. According to reports, the tragic accident occurred late at night, when the carriage in which the Kanwariyas were traveling struck a high-voltage cable line in Sultanpur village. “Nine pilgrims died and three …

At least 9 Kanwariyas killed, 8 injured in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 9 Kanwariyas killed, 8 injured in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

At least nine Kanwariyas or Shiva worshippers were killed and eight injured in separate incidents in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh late on Sunday and Monday. In Bihar’s Vaishali district, a music system on a vehicle carrying Kanwariyas came in contact with an 11kv power line and left nine dead. He demanded the registration of a case against the officials of …

1 killed, 2 injured as truck hits kanwars on bike on NH-48
4 months, 3 weeks ago

1 killed, 2 injured as truck hits kanwars on bike on NH-48

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: A 17-year-old kanwar was killed and two of his companions sustained serious injuries after the motorcycle they were riding was allegedly hit by a truck on the Delhi-Jaipur expressway near Manesar in the early hours of Wednesday, Gurugram police officers said. The accident triggered protests by other kanwars, who blocked both carriageways of the highway, triggering traffic snarls for …

Two kanwariyas electrocuted to death in U.P.’s Saharanpur
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two kanwariyas electrocuted to death in U.P.’s Saharanpur

Hindustan Times  

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Two kanwariyas killed after unidentified car hits them in UP’s Ghazipur: Police
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Two kanwariyas dead, 14 injured in road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two kanwariyas dead, 14 injured in road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena

The Hindu  

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Madhya Pradesh: Two 'kanwariyas' die, 14 others injured as truck hits tractor-trolley in Morena
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh: Two 'kanwariyas' die, 14 others injured as truck hits tractor-trolley in Morena

India TV News  

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Four die of electrocution, roof collapse across UP during Muharram processions; several wounded
5 months, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

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12 electrocutions logged in Gurugram since April
5 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year ago

Watch | Why do so many electrical accidents happen in Bengaluru?

The Hindu  

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Trying to save each other, 4 members of family die of electrocution in Rajasthan
1 year, 1 month ago

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Hindustan Times  

Four members of a family including a 68-year-old man, his wife, daughter and son, were killed on Friday morning in Rajasthan’s Salumbar district after they got electrocuted while attempting to save each other. Police said that the incident took place at Lasadiya Gram Panchayat due to a short circuit. According to police, it was 68-year-old Onkar Lal Meena who had …

Four of a family dies by electrocution in Rajasthan’s Barmer
1 year, 3 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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6 Kanwariyas Electrocuted to Death in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut; Enraged Villagers Stage Protest
1 year, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi: 5 killed after truck hits vehicle carrying Kanwariyas, accused driver arrested

India TV News  

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Two die of electrocution in Lucknow
1 year, 5 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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India TV News  

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