Five Kanwariyas Killed, Two Injured As DJ Vehicle Hits Live Wire In Bihar's Bhagalpur

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The devotees had collected holy water from Sultanganj and were part of the annual pilgrimage that draws thousands of kanwariyas each year.
At least five kanwariyas were killed and two others sustained injuries after a vehicle fitted with a DJ sound system came in contact with a high-tension power line and overturned in Bihar's Bhagalpur district late Sunday night, said officials.
The incident occurred around 12:05 am when the group was en route to Jayesthgaur Nathsthan to offer prayers on the final Monday of the Shrawani Mela.
The devotees had collected holy water from Sultanganj and were part of the annual pilgrimage that draws thousands of kanwariyas each year.
'A DJ vehicle came in contact with an electric wire and overturned, in which five people died on the spot. Efforts are being made to provide financial assistance to their families," said Bhagalpur SSP Hridyakant.
He added that the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Law and Order) has been stationed at the site, and efforts are underway to trace the driver of the vehicle.
Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle had briefly gotten stuck in the mud before the accident occurred.
As the driver managed to manoeuvre it out, the mounted sound equipment made contact with a low-hanging live wire. The vehicle subsequently lost balance and overturned into a roadside canal.
'There were nine people on the vehicle at the time, while many other kanwariyas were walking alongside with similar DJ systems," an eyewitness said.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are assessing whether proper safety protocols were followed.
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