Tragedy Strikes Ulto Rath Yatra in Kumarghat: 7 Lives Lost, Many More Injured as The Tally Increases

During the Ulto Rath Yatra festival in Kumarghat, Unakoti District, a tragedy unfolded on June 28, resulting in the unfortunate loss of seven lives and multiple injuries.

 

Despite the persistent heavy rainfall, devotees had gathered to participate in the religious procession. While the worshippers were pulling the chariot, it accidentally came into contact with a high-voltage wire, leading to the immediate loss of seven lives and causing injuries to several others.

 

The local police quickly responded to the scene, and the victims were promptly transported to the nearest hospital. Currently, an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

There are concerns that the death toll may increase as the injured victims are being transferred to the hospital. Following the tragedy, a large crowd assembled at the medical facility to express their shock and sorrow.

 

An eyewitness shared their account of the incident, recounting that as the Rath procession approached, it unexpectedly made contact with a high-tension wire. Sadly, this resulted in the loss of approximately seven lives and left many others injured.

 

The injured victims were swiftly taken to Kumarghat Hospital, while those in critical condition were transferred to Kailashahar Hospital for treatment. Regrettably, it is anticipated that the number of fatalities will rise.

 

This devastating incident has cast a pall of sorrow over the Ulto Rath Yatra festival, plunging the community into mourning. Authorities are diligently investigating the incident to ascertain the causes and prevent similar accidents in the future.

 

 

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