14 children electrocuted during Mahashivratri procession in Kota

Fourteen children were electrocuted during the Mahashivratri procession in Rajasthan's Kota on Friday late morning. According to reports, they were partaking in 'Shiv Barat' procession.

The children, aged 10-16 years, suffered burn injuries after coming in contact with a high-tension power line passing overhead in the Sakatoura area under the Kunhari police station, reports PTI news agency.

Two of the children sustained 100 and 50 per cent burn injuries, respectively, while the rest 12 sustained less than 50 per cent injuries, a senior police official told PTI. All were rushed to the MBS hospital in Kota.

Reacting to the incident, Rajasthan Minister Heeralal Nagar told ANI, "It's a very sad incident... Two children are seriously injured with one having 100% burns. A special team has been formed to provide all possible treatment. Officials are directed to investigate if there has been any kind of negligence."

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