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Two Youths Die as Electric Shock Hits Stall at Sunam’s Peer Baba Judwa Shah Fair
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 11:16 AM
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An electrical current from a power pole struck a stall at the annual Peer Baba Judwa Shah fair in Sunam, Punjab, killing two young men. State officials have ordered a probe into the incident.
Sunam, a town in Punjab, witnessed a tragic turn of events at the annual Peer Baba Judwa Shah fair when an unexpected electric shock from a nearby power pole struck a vendor stall. The sudden surge caused the death of two young men who were present at the stall at the time.
Local authorities arrived at the scene promptly and confirmed the fatalities. The incident has shocked fair-goers and raised concerns about safety measures at temporary market setups during large gatherings.
The state minister overseeing the event has instructed the relevant departments to launch a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the electrical fault and to recommend corrective actions. Officials also emphasized the need for stricter compliance with electrical safety norms at future fairs.
Family members of the deceased have been notified, and the community has begun mourning the loss. The fair continues under heightened security, with organizers reviewing stall placements and power connections to prevent a recurrence.
The investigation’s findings are expected to be submitted to the district administration within the coming days, aiming to ensure that similar tragedies are avoided in upcoming events.
Local authorities arrived at the scene promptly and confirmed the fatalities. The incident has shocked fair-goers and raised concerns about safety measures at temporary market setups during large gatherings.
The state minister overseeing the event has instructed the relevant departments to launch a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the electrical fault and to recommend corrective actions. Officials also emphasized the need for stricter compliance with electrical safety norms at future fairs.
Family members of the deceased have been notified, and the community has begun mourning the loss. The fair continues under heightened security, with organizers reviewing stall placements and power connections to prevent a recurrence.
The investigation’s findings are expected to be submitted to the district administration within the coming days, aiming to ensure that similar tragedies are avoided in upcoming events.