A tragic accident occurred during the Diwali installation of lights in Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh, resulting in the death of three people due to electrocution. One person was seriously injured in the incident.
The accident occurred on Monday in front of a petrol pump in the Sargaon police station area, the news agency reported. Police said the men were installing decorative Diwali lights using an iron ladder when the incident occurred.
It is understood that the deceased was pulling an iron ladder at the time, and the ladder came into contact with the wires passing above. In the process, all four were electrocuted and burned. Soon after the incident, all the injured were rushed to Sargaon Community Health Center where doctors declared the three dead.
Three youths died
Those killed in the accident were identified as Priyanshu Yadav (15), Arjun Yadav (15) and Ram Sahu (20). Meanwhile, Shiv Pandey (20), who was seriously injured, has been referred to Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) in Bilaspur for better treatment.
A case has been registered in connection with the incident and investigation is ongoing, the police officer said. Officials said the accident was tragic and occurred due to a lack of compliance with safety standards.
People are urged to be careful while doing electrical decorations during Diwali to avoid such accidents. The accident turned Diwali happiness into mourning. The families of the victims are in shock after the deaths of three teenagers.
