At least three people died and 64 were injured in a fire in Bhadohi Durga Puja Pandal on Sunday evening.
District Magistrate Gaurang Rathi confirmed that a 12-year-old boy, a 10-year-old boy and a 45-year-old woman died in the incident.
The DM along with other senior officials of the district reached the spot to oversee the rescue efforts.
An official of the fire department said that the incident occurred around 9.30 pm when an aarti was being performed.
Around 300 people were inside the Pandal at the time of the incident.
Prima facie, an electric short circuit is believed to be the cause of fire.
(With input from PTI)
--- ENDS ---