A day after the Ramanathapur electrocution tragedy, two more persons were killed in Hyderabad when a Ganesh idol being transported from Laxmi Nagar to Puranapul came in contact with high-tension wires in Bandlaguda in the early hours of Tuesday (August 19, 2025).

The victims, identified as Tony, 21 and Vikas, 22, died on the spot, while their friend Akshay, 23 sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.

According to Bandlaguda Inspector R. Devender, the incident was reported around 1 a.m. near Royal Sea Hotel, where the idol brushed against overhead power lines, sending a surge of current through the group. This followed rains in parts of Hyderabad.

Nearly 20 people were part of the procession, but the others escaped unharmed. Bandlaguda police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.