WATCH Electric Shock Horror: 14 Children Injured In Mahashivratri Procession Mishap In Rajasthan's Kota

During a Mahashivratri procession in Rajasthan's Kota, fourteen children were reported to have suffered electric shock, as confirmed by the police today.

State Health Minister Heeralal Nagar stated that two of them are in critical condition. They have been admitted to a hospital, according to the police.

14 Children Injured In Mahashivratri Procession Mishap In Rajasthan's Kota - WATCH

Visuals from the hospital, provided by news agency ANI, depict some children being rushed into the emergency rooms for treatment.

"It's a very sad incident... Two children are seriously injured with one having 100 per cent burns. A special team has been formed to provide all possible treatment. Officials are directed to investigate if there has been any kind of negligence," Mr. Nagar said.

A high-tension overhead power line is suspected to be the cause of the electric shock, as reported by news agency PTI.

According to PTI, the two critical children suffered 50 per cent and 100 per cent burns, while the rest suffered less than 50 per cent burns.