Varanasi: While Durga Puja is being celebrated across the country, an unfortunate incident was reported from Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh.
A massive fire at a Durga Puja pandal claimed the lives of at least three people including two children.
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Apart from the deaths, more than 60 people were reported to have been injured in the fire.
The incident took place last night as per reports.
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As per the latest reports, the fire took place at around 9 pm during the aarti at the venue.
However, the exact reason behind the fire is not yet known but an electric short circuit has been suspected to be the reason.
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During the incident, a 45-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy died last night at the incident site while a 10-year-old boy succumbed to the injuries on Monday morning.
An investigation into the entire incident has been initiated.