Five Arrested Following Electric Surge at Ramayana Drama That Injured 19, Including 16 Children

In a tragic incident at Ramayana Drama performance in phashiguda village, Ganjam district , a sudden electric charge on stage injured 19 people including 16 children . The police has arrested five accused involved in the accident , among them Sibaram Bishoi, Rajandra Dora, Shibram Behera, Rabindra Kumar Sahu, Bijaya Kumar Raul. Along with arresting the accused, the police has also seized all the electronic equipment including DJ box and a vehicle used during the Ramayana stage show . The bail application was rejected , and they have been remanded in custody .


According to the report the performance was organized by the Banthappalli panchayat Chanchadapalli Drama Group, was halted midway due to rain in the afternoon . However, the power supply was not disconnected . During the intermission several children climbed on to the stage , while others held onto the iron fence surrounding it . A sudden surge of electricity then stuck causing many children to fall of the stage .


Workers on site quickly disconnected the power upon hearing the screams . The injured were instantly taken to the local health center . Two children who are in critical condition were later transferred to MKCG Medical college’s ICU . The remaining injured are reported to be in stable condition .
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, while the community grapples with the aftermath of this unfortunate event .

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