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**Summary:**

During a Sri Krishna Janmashtami procession in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, tragedy struck when the chariot came into contact with overhead electrical wires. Five people were electrocuted and killed, while four others were injured. The incident occurred after the vehicle pulling the chariot broke down, and devotees began pulling it manually.

**News Article:**

**Five Dead, Four Injured in Hyderabad Krishna Janmashtami Procession Electrocution**

**Hyderabad, India** – A Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebration turned deadly in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, late Sunday night when a procession chariot came into contact with overhead electrical wires. The incident, which occurred in the Gokulenagar area, resulted in the electrocution and death of five individuals, with four others sustaining injuries.

According to local sources, the incident unfolded after the vehicle originally pulling the chariot experienced mechanical difficulties. Devotees then resorted to pulling the chariot by hand. During this manual procession, the chariot made contact with exposed electrical wires, sending a powerful shock through the structure and those pulling it.

“There was chaos,” said a local resident. “People were thrown back by the force of the electricity.”

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, providing immediate medical assistance and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. However, five individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. They have been identified as Krishna Yadav (21), Suresh Yadav (34), Srikanth Reddy (35), Rudra Vikas (39), and Rajendra Reddy (45). Their bodies have been taken to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem examination.

The injured are currently receiving treatment at a local private hospital. Among the injured is reportedly Srinivas, a security officer (gunman) attached to Union Minister Kishan Reddy.

Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident has cast a pall over the community.

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