Two die in Rajkot during ‘Tazia’ procession after electrocution
July 29, 2023
Rajkot: Two people lost their lives due to electrocution during the Muharram procession held here in the city today. Additionally, 22 others were injured in the incident.
The incident occurred in the Rasul Para area of Dhoraji town when a 22 KV overhead electricity wire came into contact with the `Tazia’ being carried by the devotees. Inspector Aniruddhsinh Gohil of the local police station confirmed the casualties. The deceased were identified as Junaid Majothi (22) and Sajid Sama (20).
The ‘Tazia’ procession, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, involves the carrying of miniature replicas of the Imam’s tomb. DeshGujarat
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