13 Children Injured in Electric Shock During Chariot Procession in Andhra Pradesh
A Ugadi procession in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district turned tragic. As a chariot made contact with an overhead high-voltage electric wire, Injuring at least 13 children in Tekur village. The injured children were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital in Kurnool for medical attention. Where doctors confirmed that their injuries were of a severity below 10%. There was no immediate threat to their lives.
Ugadi, which marks the commencement of the New Year in the Telugu calendar. Is celebrated with great fervor on the first day of Chaitra Navratri. By the people of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
13 Children Injured in Electric Shock During Chariot Procession in Andhra Pradesh
“Thirteen children sustained injuries from electrocution following the conclusion of the Ugadi Utsavam celebrations this morning. All injuries were reported to be below 10% severity, and fortunately, there were no fatalities,.” Stated Kurnool Rural Police Station Circle Inspector Kiran Kumar Reddy.
In response to the incident, YSRCP leader and Panyam MLA Katasani Ramabhupal Reddy, along with Nandyala TDP candidate Byreddy Shabari. Visited the hospital to offer their support to the injured children. Byreddy Shabari stressed the importance of implementing preventive measures to avert such incidents in the future. Expressing deep concern over the unfortunate turn of events.