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  Six electrocuted to death during Janmashtami procession in Hyderabad, ex-gratia announced

  August 18, 2025 20:18 IST

  The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday in Ramanthapur when the chariot with Lord Krishna’s idol was being taken out in a procession. Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to each of the bereaved families.

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  MP high court upholds life term of professor who used science to defend husband’s murder charge

  Madhya Pradesh | July 30, 2025 21:23 IST

  The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the life sentence of Mamta Pathak, a former chemistry professor, for murdering her husband, Dr Neeraj Pathak, by electrocution in 2021. The couple had a strained relationship, and the case was built on strong circumstantial evidence.

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  Caught on cam: Youth electrocuted by streetlight pole outside school in Jaipur

  Rajasthan | July 30, 2025 11:43 IST

  Jaipur: The incident has raised serious questions about civic negligence and electrical safety in public spaces, especially in high-footfall zones like school areas. Locals are demanding accountability from the responsible departments to ensure such incidents are not repeated.

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  Murder behind electrocution: Delhi man’s wife, cousin brother held in shocking crime | Video

  Delhi | July 19, 2025 13:00 IST

  Delhi crime: Despite the family's initial reluctance and their request to forgo a post-mortem, police proceeded with the autopsy owing to Karan’s relatively young age and the suspicious nature of his death. The examination was carried out at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital to rule out any foul play.

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  One dead, 24 injured due to electrocution during Muharram procession in Bihar's Darbhanga

  Bihar | July 06, 2025 8:04 IST

  The incident occurred in Kakorha village under the jurisdiction of Sakatpur police station when a portion of the 'tazia' came in contact with a high-tension electric wire.

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  Delhi: Two men, street dog die of electrocution in RK Puram's Sector 1 following heavy rains | Video

  Delhi | June 15, 2025 15:52 IST

  Delhi rains: As per a statement issued by the Delhi Police, a distress call was received at 4:29 a.m. from Sunil, the proprietor of a municipal dhaba, who reported that two of his staff members had died due to electrocution.

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  11-year-old girl dies of electrocution near Bengaluru

  Karnataka | June 12, 2025 14:41 IST

  According to the police, she was playing outside her home when she accidentally came into contact with a live electric pole and collapsed.

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  Four dead, five others critically injured after coming in contact with high-tension wires in Gazipur

  Uttar Pradesh | May 21, 2025 11:02 IST

  The incident happened while the youngsters were preparing for the Kashi Das Baba puja. It was reported in Narwar village of the Mardah police station area.

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  Tamil Nadu: Tragic electrocution during temple festival claims three lives in Virudhunagar

  April 14, 2025 21:44 IST

  Three family members, including a seven-month pregnant woman, died of electrocution during a temple festival in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district while trying to save a man who touched a live wire.

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  Delhi: Class 9 student dies due to electrocution at Kalkaji Temple, six others injured in stampede

  Delhi | October 03, 2024 20:29 IST

  The incident occurred when an electric wire snapped and came in contact with an iron railing. The wire was used for halogen lights installed for Navratri. The chaos also led to a stampede at the temple premises.

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  Delhi: 55-year-old man electrocuted to death in Karol Bagh during rainfall

  Delhi | September 11, 2024 7:12 IST

  Delhi news: The police officer informed that forensic and crime teams inspected the site and electricity of the pole was cut by BSES.

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  13-year-old boy dies due to electrocution on cricket ground in Delhi's Ranhola

  Delhi | August 11, 2024 9:51 IST

  In the last month, a UPSC student was electrocuted to death after he accidentally touched an iron gate which was in contact with an open wire of a water pump in Patel Nagar.

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  Bihar: Six die as lightning strikes in Nawada district, CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia

  Bihar | August 07, 2024 19:58 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar urged people in state to follow advisories issued by the Disaster Management Department.

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  Maharashtra: Electrocution claims lives of three family members, including a teenager, in Pune

  Maharashtra | June 17, 2024 23:28 IST

  The mishappening occurred after a power supply cable of a neighbouring house fell on the tin shed of the Bhelerao family's home. The husband, wife, and their teenage child lost their life in the unfortunate mishappening.

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  Maharashtra: 41-year-old woman dies of electrocution while fetching water from tank in Thane

  Maharashtra | May 23, 2024 12:48 IST

  Maharashtra news: An official from Mumbra police station said that the woman was drawing water from a storage tank of a chawl (row tenements) where she resided and received a severe electric shock and collapsed.

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  Delhi: 12-year-old boy dies of electrocution during thunderstorm in Chhawla area

  Delhi | April 24, 2024 11:22 IST

  The boy died of electrocution after he came in contact with the electric pole during the gusty storm and light rainfall on Tuesday evening.

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  Kota Shiv Baraat accident: 14 children get burn injuries due to electrocution

  Rajasthan | March 08, 2024 14:57 IST

  Kota Shiv Baraat accident: Lok Sabha Speaker and BJP MP from Kota Om Birla expressed grief over the incident and instructed doctors for proper treatment of injured kids.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Four dies due to electrocution, CM Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 4 lakh compensation

  Uttar Pradesh | March 03, 2024 20:31 IST

  Uttar Pradesh news: Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Muzaffarnagar, Jalaun, Jhansi, Kanpur Dehat, Shahjahanpur, Lalitpur and Saharanpur were hit by hailstorms between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: Electric department employee dies due to electrocution in Srinagar

  Jammu and Kashmir | February 14, 2024 16:24 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir news: Sources said that a PDD inspector identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad died due to electrocution when he was carrying out some repairs in the Parmpora area of Srinagar district.

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  Delhi: Two plumbers, electrician die due to electric shock at private hospital in Ranhola

  Delhi | November 24, 2023 19:09 IST

  According to reports, the plumbers and electrician went inside the water tank to fix a faulty motor at the hospital. They were accidentally hit by the electric current which caused their death.