Bhubaneswar: Ganjam police on Monday arrested five persons in connection with the electrocution incident that occurred in Phasiguda village, located in Ganjam district, last Sunday.
The arrested individuals are Shibaram Bisoyi, President of the Puja Managing Committee, Rajendra Dora, Sibaram Behera, Rabindra Kumar Sahu, and Bijay Kumar Roula. The accused committee members were arrested after their bail plea was denied.
Police officials have also seized all electrical equipment, a DJ system, and a vehicle.
On Sunday, during a cultural function organized to mark the inauguration of a local village temple in Phasiguda, where more than ten children sustained critical injuries after being exposed to electricity.
Whereas, four children who sustained serious injuries were admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur.
