Gujarat: Two die of electrocution while erecting Ganesh pandal

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Two men died due to electrocution while erecting a Ganesh pandal at Nadiad town in Gujarat's Kheda district, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place at a public Ganesh festival venue in Gitanjali chowk locality late Tuesday night, said an official.

"The victims were installing tarpaulin when they came in contact with a live wire. Two died on the spot while another was rescued," he said.

The deceased were identified as Jitendra Talpada (24) and Raju Palas (35).

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