A major accident took place during the procession of Muharram in Kakodha village in Taradih block of the district. The flag being taken during the procession suddenly came in contact with the electric wire of 11 thousand volts passing above, causing the current and a young man died on the spot, while more than a dozen people were burnt.
After the accident, there was chaos in the procession. The injured people were admitted to the hospital for immediate treatment. The incident has been confirmed by Darbhanga District Magistrate Kaushal Kumar. He informed that all the injured are being treated and orders have been given to investigate the incident.
Questions raised on negligence of not shutting down electricity
Why the power supply was not stopped during a sensitive event like Muharram, it is being investigated. The District Magistrate said that accountability will also be fixed regarding the negligence of the electricity department.
Administration and police deployment on the spot
After the incident, the situation in the area is currently normal. Teams of administration and police are present on the spot and the local people are being helped in every possible way.
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