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Youth Dies from Electric Shock During Idol Immersion in UP

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Youth Dies from Electric Shock During Idol Immersion in UPSaralnama

A young man died from an electric shock in Basantpur village, Rudhauli, Basti district on at 6 pm. The incident occurred during preparations for idol immersion after Diwali. He was electrocuted by a generator near a DJ setup. Villagers rushed him to the community health center, where doctors declared him dead. The deceased was identified as Deepanshu, son of Satyanarayan Singh. Police arrived to investigate. Family members decided to take the body to the district hospital for further examination. To prevent such accidents, always keep electrical equipment away from water during festivals. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 20:45 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • A young man died from an electric shock in Basantpur village, Rudhauli, Basti district on 17 Nov at 6:30 pm
  • The incident occurred during preparations for idol immersion after Diwali
  • He was electrocuted by a generator near a DJ setup