Youth dies of electric shock during Vinayaka idol immersion
A 19-year-old electrician named K. Bharat Kumar died from electrocution while setting up sound equipment for a Vinayaka idol immersion event in Andhra Pradesh. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the recurring safety risks associated with large-scale public festival preparations and the need for better electrical safety standards.
A private electrician, K. Bharat Kumar (19), died of electrocution while connecting electric cables during Vinayaka idol immersion in Jinkapalem village, Nagayalanka mandal in Krishna district.
A native of Nali village, Mr. Kumar, collapsed while giving connection to the sound system to the DJ machine on Friday (September 18, 2026). Locals shifted him to Avanigadda Community Health Centre, where the doctors declared him brought dead.
Police registered a case and took up investigation.
Published - September 19, 2026 03:07 pm IST
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