15 electrocuted during Ganpati pandal making in Padra; 1 dead
September 04, 2024
Vadodara: Fifteen youths were electrocuted together in Dabka village in Padra taluka while erecting a pandal for the Ganpati festival. Out of the 15, one youth lost his life on the spot, while 14 others were shifted to the hospital for treatment. The incident occurred when an iron angle came into contact with an 11 KW power line.
Prakash Diabhai Jadav, alias Sachin, tragically lost his life while participating in the construction of the Ganpati pandal. The incident occurred at around 11:30 PM on Tuesday when the iron angle being used for the pandal touched the high-tension line, leading to the electrocution of 15 people. The 14 others who suffered minor injuries were shifted to a referral hospital in Padra. DeshGujarat
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