Ulta Rath Yatra: 6 People Fall to Death from Electrocution in Tripura, Several Injured Rushed to Hospital
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At least six people, including two
children, passed away from a terrifying accident while pulling the Ulta Rath.
They succumbed to electrocution as the chariot caught fire on coming in contact
with a high-voltage overhead cable at 4:30 PM in the Kumarghat area. Reports of
15 others injured also emerged during the Lord Jagannath’s Ulta Rath Yatra
incident in Unakoti district, Tripura. Those who died also had three women and
two children among others. The situation was brought under control with fire
services arriving at the scene.
The police informed that people with
burn injuries and other health issues were rushed to Kumarghat and Kailashahar
hospitals because of the incident. After this 7 more people who were in
critical condition were taken to GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. The accident
happened when thousands of people pulling the chariot. The Rath came in contact
with an overhead 133 kv cable. A fire broke out as the chariot contacted the
high-tension wire. Some of the vehicle parts were also engulfed in flames and
burning individuals fell on the road.
It was a horrific sight. Tripura CM
Manik Saha visited Kumarghat from Agartala by train to Ulta Rath Yatra today to
take stock of the situation. CM Manik Saha expressed his condolences, saying he
is “deeply saddened" by the incident. Manik Saha, the Tripura CM traveled
by train from Agartala to Kumarghar for a visit. He went to take stock of the
current scenario at the Ulta Rath Yatra and expressed his condolences.
The chief minister said he was
deeply saddened because of the unfortunate incident as several pilgrims lost
their precious lives. Also, the electrocution during Rath’s pulling led to
people getting injured. The Tripura CM said that he wished speedy recovery for
injured people and that in this challenging time, the state government is here
to support them.
Ratan Lal Nath, the Power Minister
also instructed a prompt investigation on the matter and submission of a report
to the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd., without any delay. Animesh
Debbarma, an opposition leader of the Tipra Motha asked the authorities to deal
strictly with those behind the lapses that caused the accident. He alleged that
the accident occurred because the local administration was not attentive
enough.
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