8-Year-Old Among 2 Electrocuted to Death Near Ganapati Pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug
- On Sunday, two people, including an eight-year-old girl, died after electrocution near a Ganapati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area, with four others injured near the Kalachowki Vibhag Sarvajanik Ustav Mandal on Dattaram Lad Marg.
- Separately, Mumbai Police registered an FIR against Professor Suryanarayan Doolla following the death of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, with parents alleging caste discrimination while the institute claimed he used ChatGPT for answers.
- In Haridwar, Surendra Koli, 53, was cremated on Saturday, 10 months after his release from prison following his acquittal in the Nithari serial murders case, though his family suspects foul play regarding his Friday death.
- The state CID and Karnataka High Court are investigating Karnataka Public Service Commission officials over recruitment irregularities spanning at least five years, with chief Shivashankarappa S Sahukar suspended and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar arrested.
- Official inquiries remain active across multiple incidents, with authorities investigating the Mumbai electrocution, the KPSC recruitment probe, and the IIT-Bombay student death case as public concerns mount over safety and administrative integrity.
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8-year-old among 2 dead in electrocution near Ganapati pandal in Mumbai
An electrocution incident near a Ganapati pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug area resulted in the deaths of an eight-year-old girl and another woman, with several others sustaining injuries. The tragedy occurred early Sunday amidst massive crowds during the ongoing Ganapati festival, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Mumbai: 8-yr-old, woman die of electrocution near Ganesh pandal
Mumbai: An eight-year-old girl and a woman were killed, while four others were injured after suffering electric shocks at a temporary drinking water stall near a Ganesh pandal in Mumbai’s Lalbaug area early on Sunday, September 20, officials said. The incident occurred apparently after a short circuit near the entrance gate of the Mahaganpati Utsav … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and T…
2 dead, including 8-year-old, 4 injured after electrocution at temporary drinking water stall in Mumbai
In a tragic incident, electrocution at a temporary drinking water stall claimed the lives of two individuals, including a child. Four others were injured at the site near a Ganeshotsav mandal entrance. Following the accident, BEST officials inspected the installation of a temporary electricity meter meant for the mandal's decorations. The injured individuals were promptly taken to Masina and Global Hospitals for medical care.
Maharashtra: 8-year-old Girl Dies of Electric Shock at Ganpati Pandal in Mumbai
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. An eight-year-old girl lost her life after suffering an electric shock during the early hours of Sunday near the popular Kalachowki Mahaganpati pandal in Mumbai. India News | Maharashtra: 8-year-old Girl Dies of Electric Shock at Ganpati Pandal in Mumbai.
Lalbaug Ganpati pandal tragedy, two dead and four injured after electric shock
Two people died and four others were injured after an electric shock near a Ganpati pandal on Dattaram Lad Marg in Mumbai's Lalbaug early Sunday. The incident occurred during Ganpati celebrations in Kalachowki.
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