Virajpet (Kodagu district): Four people were injured after suffering an electric shock during a Gowri-Ganesha idol procession in Virajpet in the early hours of Saturday.The incident occurred when the four, who were seate…

Virajpet (Kodagu district): Four people were injured after suffering an electric shock during a Gowri-Ganesha idol procession in Virajpet in the early hours of Saturday.The incident occurred when the four, who were seated on a vehicle carrying loudspeakers during the procession, came in contact with an electrical line. They sustained injuries and were shifted to a hospital for treatment.Karnataka youth dies after drowning in Bhadravathi lake during Ganesh idol immersionThe condition of two of the injured is reported to be serious.In a separate incident during the procession, a banner put up in front of a house caught fire after sparks from firecrackers landed on it.

Source: Deccan Herald