Overview

• The truck transporting a Durga idol from Temar Bhita for immersion in the Gaura Bazar area came into contact with a high‑tension line late Sunday night.
• The deceased were identified as Chintu Vishwakarma, 38, and Akhilesh Patel, 48, who were on the vehicle during the procession.
• Government Victoria Hospital reported that 35 people were brought in; two were declared dead and 33 were admitted to wards including the ICU, with most described as stable.
• Police initially estimated 10 to 15 injuries, a figure later surpassed by the hospital tally, and they have registered a case as the probe continues.
• State PWD Minister Rakesh Singh, MLA Ashok Rohani, District Collector Raghvendra Singh, and SP Sampat Upadhyay visited the hospital to review care for the injured.