Digapahandi: More than 10 children aged between seven to twelve years sustained burn injuries and became critical due to electric shock during an event being held in Phasiguda village under Digapahandi block in Ganjam district, today afternoon.

Identities of the children have not been ascertained yet, an official source said.

According to the source, a play was being enacted in the village when the mishap occurred. Following a brief spell of rain, the children had taken shelter near the stage. Due to a short circuit, the children got electric shock and became critical.

The injured children were immediately rescued and admitted to the community health centre (CHC) in Digapahandi for treatment. However, four of them were shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital (MKCGMCH) in Berhampur after their conditions deteriorated.