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India Today
16 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
5 electrocuted as chariot hits live wire during Janmashtami procession in Hyderabad
Five people were electrocuted to death and four others left critically injured during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Hyderabad after a chariot came into contact with an overhead electric wire. The incident occurred in Ramanthapur during a Shobha Yatra (procession) of Lord Krishna at around 12.15 am on deceased have been identified as Srikrishna, aged 21, Srikanth Reddy, 35, Suresh, 34, Rudra Vikas, 39, and Rajendra Reddy, 45. Reports also indicated that the gunman of Union Minister Kishan Reddy was among those injured in the Ali Faruqui, Chairman & Managing Director of Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSPDCL), said, 'A TV cable conductor came in contact with the electric lines and was dangling, which touched the Rath procession vehicle. As a result, five people were electrocuted. Two others were critically injured, and it is reported that one of them has also died. I have come here for a site inspection.' He further added, 'This matter will be taken to the notice of the government, and I will discuss it with the Deputy Chief Minister regarding an enquiry and ex-gratia or benefits to the families of the deceased. A detailed enquiry will certainly be conducted, and action will be taken against whoever is responsible for allowing the conductor to come in contact with the wire.'Expressing his grief, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao said, 'I am deeply shocked to learn about the tragic incident that occurred at Gokhale Nagar, Ramanthapur in Hyderabad. It is extremely painful that five lives were lost due to an electric shock during the Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations.'He further said, 'The death of Krishna Yadav, Srikanth Reddy, Suresh Yadav, Rudra Vikas, and Rajendra Reddy in this mishap is truly heartbreaking. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I urge the government to provide support and relief to the families of the deceased. I sincerely wish for the speedy recovery of the four people who were seriously injured and are undergoing treatment in the hospital. I also request the government to ensure proper medical care for the injured. Necessary precautions must be taken in the future to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.'Authorities are yet to release further details on the investigation into the mishap.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Hyderabad#Telangana
NDTV
20 hours ago
- NDTV
Five Electrocuted To Death During Janmashtami Celebrations In Hyderabad
At least five people were electrocuted to death and four others were injured when a Rath taken out as part of Sri Krishnashtami celebrations came in contact with an electric wire in Hyderabad. The incident occurred late Sunday night at Gokulnagar in Ramanthapur when people were participating in the procession. The Rath was being carried in the hands by a group of nine persons after the vehicle on which it was being carried broke down during the procession. They were thrown away due to the impact of the shock. The incident sent panic among participants in the procession. The participants ran helter-skelter. Police rushed to the spot and launched the rescue efforts. The victims were given first aid on the spot and subsequently shifted to a private hospital, where five people were declared brought dead by doctors. The deceased have been identified as Krishna (21), Rudra Vikas (39), Rajendra Reddy (45), Srikant Reddy (35) and Suresh Yadav (34). Four others, including Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy's gunman, Srinivas, were injured. They were admitted to a hospital. According to police, the incident occurred near Yadav Function Hall in Gokulnagar when the Rath came into contact with a high-tension wire overhead. The bodies of the victims were shifted to the mortuary of the government-run Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad. A pall of gloom descended on the area after the incident. Police registered a case and took up an investigation. Leaders cutting across political parties expressed grief over the tragedy. They demanded that the government provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased and provide the best medical treatment to those injured. Meanwhile, two groups of youth clashed during Krishnashtami celebrations in the Kukatpally area in Hyderabad on Sunday night. A person suffered bleeding injuries in the clash. Police suspect that old enmity between the two groups led to the clash. Police registered a case and took up further investigation.
