16 hurt in tazia mishap

Barwani, MP, Jan 31 (UNI) Sixteen people were hospitalised after the upper portion of a tazia, which they were carrying for immersion, came in contact with high-tension cables in this district's Sendhwa township this morning, the police said.

The mishap occurred on Bardwari road and the tazia was reduced to ashes.

Some persons later attempted to gherao the power company's office.

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