20 injured in Odisha due to electric shock, majority of victims being children.

A group of 20 people, mostly children, were electrocuted while playing on a metal stage during a theatre performance in Odisha's Ganjam district.

July 14th 2024.

20 injured in Odisha due to electric shock, majority of victims being children.
In a small village called Phasiguda in Odisha's Ganjam district, a group of children, ranging from 8 to 13 years old, were playing on a metal stage that was built for a theatre performance. It was a rainy day and the children were enjoying their time on the stage when tragedy struck. Without warning, they were electrocuted and suffered severe injuries. In total, 20 people were injured, including 18 children.

The incident quickly caught the attention of officials in the area. The Sub-Collector of Berhampur, Dheenah Dastageer, immediately took action and ordered an inquiry into the cause of the incident. She expressed her concern for the injured and promised that those responsible would face consequences for their actions.

Meanwhile, the injured were rushed to the hospital for treatment. Thankfully, their condition was reported to be stable by one of the doctors. However, two other people who tried to help the children were also injured in the process. It was a chaotic and frightening situation for everyone involved.

Additional SP Ramesh Chandra Sethi also assured that the police would conduct their own investigation into the incident. The safety of the community, especially children, is of utmost importance and they would do everything in their power to prevent such accidents from happening again.

The incident serves as a reminder for everyone to be cautious and vigilant, especially when it comes to children's safety. Let us all hope for a speedy recovery for the injured and for measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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