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Damoh: Diwali Joy Turns Tragic as 6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Electric Shock
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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During Diwali preparations in Damoh, a 6‑year‑old girl died after touching a frayed sound‑box cable and receiving an electric shock.
In the town of Damoh, a tragic incident unfolded during the festive preparations for Diwali. A six‑year‑old girl was found dead after she touched a frayed cable of a sound box, which delivered an electric shock.
The incident occurred while the family was setting up decorations for the festival. The sound box, used for playing music, had a damaged wire that exposed live conductors, leading to the fatal shock.
Local authorities have taken the matter seriously and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, while the community mourns the loss of the young child.
The incident occurred while the family was setting up decorations for the festival. The sound box, used for playing music, had a damaged wire that exposed live conductors, leading to the fatal shock.
Local authorities have taken the matter seriously and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, while the community mourns the loss of the young child.