One critical after 14 children electrocuted during Maha Shivratri celebrations in Rajasthan

At least 14 children were electrocuted during a procession on Maha Shivratri in Kota, Rajasthan, according to police reports on Friday. One child is in critical condition, and all the children were immediately taken to the hospital after the incident. The police stated that the children suffered an electric shock during the Maha Shivratri procession.

“It’s a very tragic incident. People from the Kaali Basti were gathered here with their Kalash. A child was carrying a pipe of 20-22 feet that touched the high-tension wire. In an attempt to save the child, all the children present there were electrocuted,” said Amrita Duhan, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kota.

SP Duhan further explained that one child is in a critical condition with 100 per cent burn injuries, and another child has sustained 50 per cent burn injuries.

“The priority is to provide them proper treatment. One is in serious condition with 100 per cent burns, and another has 50 per cent burn injuries. An investigation has been initiated, and if there has been any negligence from anyone, it will come out in the report. Except for the one who is 25 years old, the rest of the children are below 14 years old,” added the SP.

Further details are awaited.

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