Tragic! 14 kids electrocuted during Maha Shivratri procession in Kota

A shocking incident has been reported from Rajasthan's Kota where 14 children were electrocuted during a procession on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. According to the officials, one of the children was carrying a 20-22 feet tall pipe which touched the high-tension wire, soon after, in attempt to save one, several children present there were electrocuted. The children who suffered the electric shock were soon taken to the hospital.

#WATCH | Rajasthan: Several children were electrocuted during a procession on the occasion of Mahashivratri, in Kota. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/F5srBhO9kz

— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024

Reportedly, the electrocuted include children below 14 years, except one who was 25 years old.

#WATCH | Rajasthan: Kota SP Amrita Duhan says, "It's a very sad incident. People from the Kaali Basti were gathered here with their Kalash, a child was carrying a pipe of 20-22 ft that touched the high-tension wire. In an attempt to save that child, all the children present there… https://t.co/wbKIEB0GN7 pic.twitter.com/VkNZOSk371

— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024

The Superintendent of Police informed that an investigation has been initiated and if there has been any negligence from anyone, it will come out in the report.