Jabalpur, Oct 6 (PTI) Two men were allegedly electrocuted to death, and over 30 others were injured in the Gaura Bazar area of the city when a vehicle transporting an idol of Goddess Durga came into contact with a high-tension power line, an official said on Monday.

The incident occurred late Sunday night when a pipe on the truck carrying the idol touched the high-tension line. This resulted in a current surge, Additional Superintendent of Police Anjana Tiwari told PTI.

Initial reports indicated that two men were killed, while around 10 to 15 others experienced electrocution, the ASP said.

However, a duty doctor, Nitin Yadav, told PTI Videos at the Government Victoria Hospital, said that a total of 35 individuals arrived at the hospital. Among them, two were pronounced dead, while 33 ot

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