Tragedy Strikes Muharram 2025 Procession in Darbhanga: One Dead, Dozens Burned in Electrocution Mishap

On July 6, 2025, in Darbhanga, Bihar:  In Kakorha village, which is under the Sakatpur police station in Darbhanga district, a Muharram 2025 parade turned into a terrible tragedy when a Tazia hit a high-tension electric wire. One person died, and more than 50 others were badly burned.

 A disaster starts with a high-tension wire.

 During the annual Tazia procession on the evening of July 5, a bamboo support pole is said to have touched an 11 kV high-tension power line in the sky.  A live wire broke and fell into the crowd because of this.  The situation got very bad when the downed wire started a fire and may have caused a nearby transformer to blow up, making the effect stronger.

 Police say that a person in the parade, named Mohammad Miraj, died right there on the spot from being electrocuted.  Twenty-four more people were hurt, and many of them were seriously hurt. They were rushed to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).  According to witnesses, more than 50 people may have been hurt.

 Managing Things, Being Blamed for Carelessness

 People in the area and community leaders were furious that the electricity department hadn't turned off the power lines during the planned parade, which is a normal safety measure for events with so many people.  Villagers say that no steps were taken this time to secure the path, even though warnings have been given many times in the past.

 Officials from the district administration have said that they will look into the issue.  Senior officers went to the hospital and said that the government would pay for all of the patients' bills.  Soon, there will likely be an official announcement about the pay deal.

 Reactions from witnesses and public outrage

 "We told the authorities about the route days ahead of time."  A person in the area said, "The power lines were still live."  A lot of people were upset that the police and the district government didn't do anything to keep the crowds and people safe during the religious procession.

 A holy day turns tragic in Muharram 2025

 As Muslims celebrate Muharram with prayer, reflection, and unity, the event has cast a dark shadow over Darbhanga.  The holy day, which usually has quiet processions, turned into a day of chaos, pain, and loss, showing how important it is to coordinate safety and get people ready for their communities.