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Six electrocuted during Ganpati immersion in Sakinaka area; one dead

Four of the injured were rushed to Paramount Hospital in Sakinaka, while one was admitted to Seven Hills Hospital. Unfortunately, one devotee succumbed to his injuries

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Unfortunately, one devotee succumbed to his injuries. Representational Pic

Unfortunately, one devotee succumbed to his injuries. Representational Pic

In a tragic incident during a Ganpati immersion procession at Khairani Road, Saki Naka and Kurla, six devotees were electrocuted when a hanging electric wire came into contact with the Ganpati idol. The incident was reported on Sunday at around 10:45 am, according to information from the Sakinaka Police Station.

Locals immediately rushed the victims to private hospitals. Shri Chinmay of Seven Hills Hospital confirmed that a 36-year-old was declared dead.

The other five injured devotees were admitted to Paramount Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition. The group includes two 20-year-olds, a 49-year-old, a 14-year-old, and a six-year-old child.

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