The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday ordered a high-level inquiry into the electrocution incident, in which two people died and over 30 people were injured earlier today at the Awsaneshwar Mahadev temple.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak expressed grief over the mishap and said that the District Magistrate has been ordered to submit a report on the incident within 24 hours. The government will also take necessary steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen again, he said.

"It is a very tragic incident. Orders have been given for a high-level investigation of the entire incident. A report has been sought from the District Magistrate within 24 hours. Instructions have been given to investigate the causes of the incident and to take necessary steps to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future at our temples and shrines," Pathak told ANI.