In Uttar Pradesh, at least 19 people were injured in a stampede-like situation after an electric wire fell on a tin shed, causing many people to come in contact with the live wire in Barabanki early this morning. The incident happened outside the ancient Ausaneshwar Mahadev Temple, where devotees had lined up for darshan on the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan.
The condition of two devotees is critical. Upon receiving information, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya reached the temple premises along with senior officers. DM Shashank Tripathi said that devotees had gathered here for
darshan on the third Monday of Sawan. Some monkeys jumped onto the overhead electric wires, causing them to fall onto the tin shed. As a result, around 19 people received electric shocks; the condition of two is critical.
The situation is otherwise under control. Some of those injured were taken to the Trivediganj Community Health Centre, while a few others were referred to a higher medical facility due to their critical condition. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the incident and directed officials to ensure prompt relief and proper treatment for the injured.