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Four dead, two critically injured in electrocution at Ganesh pandal in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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An electrocution at a Ganesh pandal in Madhya Pradesh has left four people dead and two in critical condition, according to India Today.
An electrocution incident at a temporary Ganesh pandal in Madhya Pradesh resulted in four fatalities and two persons being rushed to hospital in critical condition, as reported by India Today. The pandal, erected for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, experienced a sudden electrical fault that caused the tragedy.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the electrical failure and to assess safety lapses, if any. Emergency services attended the site promptly, and the injured were transferred to nearby medical facilities for intensive care.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter safety checks on temporary structures used during festivals, with officials urging organizers to ensure proper wiring and compliance with electrical standards to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the electrical failure and to assess safety lapses, if any. Emergency services attended the site promptly, and the injured were transferred to nearby medical facilities for intensive care.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter safety checks on temporary structures used during festivals, with officials urging organizers to ensure proper wiring and compliance with electrical standards to prevent similar accidents in the future.