# 19-year-old electrocuted, two injured in Bonalu flexi installation

2026-08-07T06:11:30+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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A 19-year-old youth died and two others were injured after they suffered electric shocks while setting up flexi banners for Bonalu celebrations in Narsapur town, Medak district, early on Friday. The deceased was identified as Malparthi Harshavardhan, and the injured as Boda Akhil and Mohd Irfan. According to police, the trio were carrying an iron frame that accidentally touched an overhead live wire near a Shiva temple. Harshavardhan died on the spot. The Bonalu festivities scheduled for August 9 and 10 were halted. Police have registered a case under section 194 of the BNSS.

## Coverage

- telanganatoday.com <https://telanganatoday.com/one-killed-two-injured-during-bonalu-preparations-in-medak>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/worker-dies-2-injured-while-installing-bonalu-flexis/articleshow/133041128.cms>

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