Tragic Electrocution During Muharram Tazia Procession

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when a 12-year-old child was killed, and five others were injured in separate incidents of electrocution during a Tazia procession here, according to police reports.

During the Muharram procession in the Tarabganj area around 1 pm, the Tazia came into contact with a high-tension wire, resulting in severe burn injuries to Ashraf (12) and Riyasat. Both were rushed to a medical college, where Ashraf was pronounced dead, while Riyasat's condition was reported to be stable.

In another incident in Telianpurwa village in the Itiathok area, four people, including a woman, were similarly injured when the Tazia touched an electricity line. Those injured, identified as Babu, Akram, Gaya Prasad, and Munni Devi, were taken to a hospital where their conditions were said to be stable.

(With inputs from agencies.)