Police said the case happened when the temple palanquin they were standing on entered call with a high-transmission line at Appar Madam temple in Kalimedu.
At least 11 individuals passed away and also 15 others were harmed after electrocution throughout a chariot procession at a holy place in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district early this morning, cops stated.
Cops claimed the event took place when the holy place cart or holy place vehicle they were standing on came into contact with a high-transmission line at Appar Madam temple in Kalimedu.
“The temple palanquin dealt with some obstacle while taking a turn when it entered contact with the overhanging line,” officials stated.
Two among those killed were kids, authorities said, adding that the harmed have actually been confessed to the nearby healthcare facility for therapy.
“An instance has actually been signed up in the matter and an examination is underway,” said V Balakrishnan, Inspector General of Cops, Central Zone, Tiruchirappalli.
Countless enthusiasts take part in the annual chariot festival in Tamil Nadu annually. The incident has actually raised questions about gaps in precautionary plans made for the chariot procession at the Appar Madam temple.
A senior cops official informed NDTV that generally high-voltage line along the holy place automobile course is switched off to stay clear of any kind of unfortunate occurrence.
“Nevertheless, the cart was not tall adequate to touch the high-transmission line, and also hence the power supply was not turned off this time around. But it seems the decorative framework boosted the elevation of the cart, as well as a result, it entered contact with the real-time wire,” the official said.
A video clip of the incident reveals the chariot was totally ruined after coming into call with the live wire.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he was “deeply pained” over the incident, as well as introduced a payment of 2 lakh each to the family members of those who shed their lives and also 5 lakh each to the hurt.
Tamil Nadu Chief Preacher M K Stalin additionally shared his condolences to the bereaved households and introduced a payment of 5 lakh each to the families of those that were killed in the event.
The Principal Preacher likewise advised the authorities to make certain the very best therapy for the injured.
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Last Updated: 27 April 2022
