14 Injured in Electrocution During Muharram Procession in Bihar

Fourteen people were injured during a Muharram procession in Bihar's Araria district when a portion of the tazia contacted a high-tension electric wire. Eight severely injured individuals were admitted to the district hospital, while the others received necessary medical care and were discharged.

In a tragic incident, fourteen individuals sustained injuries during a Muharram procession in Pipra Bijwara area of Bihar's Araria district on Wednesday, as reported by local police.

The incident unfolded when the procession passed through an open field, causing a part of the tazia to come into contact with a high-tension electric wire, leading to the electrocution.

Local authorities confirmed that eight persons with serious injuries were admitted to the Araria district hospital, while the remainder were treated and subsequently discharged after receiving necessary medical care.

(With inputs from agencies.)