At least 14 children were electrocuted during a Mahashivratri procession in Rajasthan's Kota on Friday, sources told ABP News. All the injured children have been taken to hospital, they added. The incident took place near Kunhadi Thermal chauraha in Kota. Further details into the incident are awaited.
During the procession, a 20-22 feet pipe being carried by a child touched a high-tension wire, said Kota Superintendent of Police Amrita Duhan.
In an attempt to save the child, other children also got electrocuted, she added.
One of the children is in serious condition with 100 per cent burns, Duhan said, adding that an investigtion has been initiated into the matter.
"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 were electrocuted," said the top cop.
"The priority is to give them proper treatment. One is in serious condition with 100% burns. An investigation has been initiated and if there has been any negligence from anyone, it will come out in the report. Except for the one who is 25 years of age, the rest children are below 14 years," she added.
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Rajasthan minister Heeralal Nagar said that a special team has been formed to provide all possible treatment.
"It's a very sad incident... Two children are seriously injured with one having 100% burns," the minister said.
"A special team has been formed to provide all possible treatment. Officials are directed to investigate if there has been any kind of negligence...," he added.