UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for families of Barabanki electrocution victims

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced an ex gratia of ₹5 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic electrocution incident at the Shri Avsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Barabanki district early Thursday morning.

The Chief Minister also directed the district administration to ensure prompt medical treatment for the injured and to expedite relief operations.

His office posted a message on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Chief Minister Shri @myogiadityanath Ji Maharaj has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in an unfortunate accident at the Shri Avsaneshwar Mahadev Temple premises in Barabanki district and extended his condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased."

मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी महाराज ने जनपद बाराबंकी स्थित श्री अवसानेश्वर महादेव मंदिर परिसर में एक दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि पर गहरा शोक व्यक्त करते हुए मृतकों के शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त की है।

महाराज जी ने जिला प्रशासन के…

— Yogi Adityanath Office (@myogioffice) July 28, 2025

The post further read, "Maharaj Ji has directed the district administration officials to expedite the proper treatment of the injured and relief operations. Maharaj Ji has prayed to Lord Mahadev, the Supreme Deity, to grant salvation to the departed souls and a speedy recovery to the injured."

The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 am on Thursday when a large number of devotees had gathered for darshan on the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan. A live electric wire reportedly fell onto a tin shed on the temple premises, triggering a stampede-like situation. Two people died, and over 30 others sustained injuries after coming in contact with the wire.

Those injured were immediately taken to the Community Health Centres in Haidergarh and Trivediganj for treatment. The district administration and police launched swift rescue and relief measures at the site.

The incident has cast a shadow over the ongoing Sawan festivities, with authorities now focused on preventing similar mishaps during large public gatherings at religious sites.