Two children die of electrocution during Kalash Yatra in Bihar.
West Champaran. The festival of Navratri is being celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the country, including Bihar. Amidst this, news of a tragic accident has emerged from the West Champaran district of Bihar. On Sunday—the first day of Navratri—two children died and 18 people suffered burns after coming into contact with a high-tension power line during a Kalash Yatra (procession) near Khatauri village in the Ramnagar police station area. Chaos ensued at the religious event following the incident. The injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment; five of them have been referred to GMCH Bettiah due to their critical condition.
The two children who lost their lives in the accident were residents of Sahasrao village under the Bhairoganj police station area. They have been identified as Sarvesh Kumar (10), son of Yashwant Been, and Neeraj Kumar (12), son of Prabhu Pandit. The death of two children on the very first day of Navratri has devastated their families. Meanwhile, the injury of 18 people has created an atmosphere of concern in the area.
Accident during the Kalash Yatra
According to reports, a Kalash Yatra was being taken out near Khatauri village in the Ramnagar police station area of West Champaran district on Sunday, the first day of Navratri. During the procession, participants came into contact with a high-tension power line. Two children died from electrocution, while 18 others sustained burn injuries.
The accident caused panic and chaos at the scene of the religious event. Sudden screams and cries erupted among the participants of the procession. Following the incident, arrangements were made to rush the injured to the hospital.
The occurrence of such an accident during the Kalash Yatra—which was being organized with devotion and enthusiasm on the first day of Navratri—has cast a pall of gloom over the religious event. Two children lost their lives in the incident, while others sustained injuries requiring medical attention.
Two families lose their children
Sarvesh Kumar, one of the deceased, was only 10 years old; he was the son of Yashwant Been. The second victim, Neeraj Kumar, was 12 years old and the son of Prabhu Pandit. Both children were residents of Sahasrao village under the Bhairoganj police station area.
The untimely deaths of the two children have plunged their families into deep grief. Occurring at the onset of the religious festival of Navratri, this tragedy has turned the families’ joy into mourning. A pall of gloom has descended upon the victims’ families and the local community following the incident.
According to available information, the two children died after coming into contact with a high-tension power line. Others present at the scene were also affected; a total of 18 people reportedly suffered burn injuries.
18 injured; five referred to Bettiah
Eighteen people injured in the accident required medical assistance. Five of the injured have been referred to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bettiah, for advanced treatment. Detailed information regarding the treatment of the remaining injured individuals has not yet been released.
Arrangements for medical care were made after the injured were taken to the hospital. The referral of five individuals to GMCH Bettiah indicates a need for further medical intervention. However, specific details regarding the severity of the injuries and the current condition of the victims are not yet available.
The families of the injured are deeply concerned about their condition. The incident—resulting in the deaths of two children and burn injuries to 18 others—has shaken the entire region.
Mourning on the first day of Navratri
The first day of Navratri is celebrated with religious fervor and enthusiasm across the country. On this occasion, Kalash Yatras (processions carrying sacred urns) and various other religious events are organized in many places. In West Champaran, a religious Kalash Yatra procession turned into a tragic accident when participants came into contact with a high-tension power line.
The news of two children losing their lives and 18 people suffering burns has cast a pall of gloom over the area. Families of the injured are anxious about their treatment, while for the families of the deceased children, the loss is irreparable.
Accident Caused by Contact with Power Line
A high-tension power line played a central role in this incident. Reports indicate that people suffered burns and two children died after coming into contact with the wire during the procession. However, detailed information regarding the specific circumstances of the accident and how the contact with the power line occurred is not yet available.
So far, the deaths of two children and burn injuries to 18 people have been confirmed. Five of the injured have been referred to GMCH Bettiah. Further details regarding the cause and circumstances of the accident are awaited.
This incident, which took place near Khatauri village under the Ramnagar police station area of West Champaran, turned the joy of the first day of Navratri into mourning. All eyes are now fixed on updates regarding the treatment and condition of the injured.