4 killed, 7 injured during Muharram procession in Jharkhand’s Bokaro after iron tazia comes in contact with high-tension wire

Bokaro: Relatives gather at a referral hospital where injured being treated after they were hit by a 11000 volt high tension line during Muharram procession, in Bokaro district, Saturday, July 29, 2023. At least 4 people also died due to electrocution in the incident. (PTI Photo)

Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Kuldeep Chaudhary said, “Generally, the electricity is shut down during the processions and we will inquire why the same wasn’t done. Usually, the processions in the area do not carry iron structures.”

A police officer said, “Around 13 people were rushed to the hospital.” According to locals, the height of the tazia was around 15 feet. The deceased have been identified as Asif Raza, 21, Inamul Rab, 35, Ghulam Hussain, 18, and Sajid Ansari, 18.

Chaudhary added, “The seven injured are being treated and are stable.”