Morang, May 14 -- Two women died and another was injured in an electrocution incident during a wedding event in ward 3 of Ratuwamai Municipality, Morang, on Tuesday evening.

According to police, a bamboo pole holding a speaker for Niraj Kumar Singh's wedding was knocked over by strong winds at around 8:20 pm. The pole fell onto a high-tension electricity line, causing a surge of current that struck bystanders.

Suryadevi Gangai, 73, wife of Satarulal Gangai, and Ramudevi Gangai, 70, wife of Jatarulal Gangai-both neighbours-suffered severe injuries and were rushed to Rangeli Hospital. They died during treatment at around 9:00pm, police at the Sijuwa Area Police Office said.

Another woman, Radha Kumari Singh, sustained minor injuries and ...