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8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Electrocution at Jalandhar Fair
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 04:03 PM
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An eight‑year‑old girl was fatally electrocuted while attending a fair in Jalandhar, Punjab, officials said.
An eight‑year‑old girl lost her life after coming into contact with an electric source at a local fair in Jalandhar, Punjab. The incident was reported to police and medical teams who arrived at the scene promptly.
Medical personnel confirmed that the girl had suffered a fatal electrocution and she was declared dead at the venue. Authorities have secured the area and are collecting evidence to determine the cause of the electrical fault.
The fair, which attracts large crowds, is now under scrutiny for safety standards. Local officials have urged organizers to review electrical installations and ensure compliance with safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
Investigations are ongoing, and a detailed report will be released once the forensic analysis is completed.
Medical personnel confirmed that the girl had suffered a fatal electrocution and she was declared dead at the venue. Authorities have secured the area and are collecting evidence to determine the cause of the electrical fault.
The fair, which attracts large crowds, is now under scrutiny for safety standards. Local officials have urged organizers to review electrical installations and ensure compliance with safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
Investigations are ongoing, and a detailed report will be released once the forensic analysis is completed.