Two Killed in Bareilly Janmashtami Procession After Tractor Contacts Power Line
In Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, a tractor-trolley carrying a Janmashtami procession contacted a low-hanging high-tension power line, causing electrocution that killed a 10-year-old boy and the tractor driver, and seriously injured a sound system operator. The incident occurred Saturday night in the Sheeshgarh police station area. Officials confirmed the accident and are investigating. Villagers criticized the electricity department for not raising the power line despite prior notice, expressing anger over the unsafe conditions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 6 Sept, 05:03 am. Other outlets followed.