35 at least people They were killed and 16 others seriously injured after the roof of a step in The temple complex collapsed in Central India, according to a local government official Friday, with Rescue operations are still underway in try to locate one missing person
dozens of Worshipers celebrate one of the major religions holiday Sinking in Stepwell – Shared water supply lined with stairs – on Thursday after floor Its coverage collapsed in Center city of Indore.
“We have 35 people dead. One person is still missing. Rescue operations on Indore District Magistrate Ilayaraja T.
A witness at the scene said rescuers were working to determine if this was the case one more Report the person missing also He fell down well.
slim, children and an 18-month-old baby They were among those standing on The grill that was covering the well when it buckled and gave waywhich propelled them to a height of 7.5 meters (25 ft). of water, times of India newspaper reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was “very sad”. news of the incident.
“the state government Leads rescue and relief operations work quickly pace. my prayer with All those affected and their families added.
Modi office He said compensation payments of 200,000 rupees ($2,400) will be awarded to next of close.
Narottam Mishra home minister of Madhya Pradesh Reporters on Thursday that an investigation has been opened into the incident.
TV footage on Thursday showed emergency workers using ropes and ladders to reach the trapped in well in Madhya Pradesh Province.
Other videos showed the cave-in floor And deformed steel bars, as well as police officers used ropes to seal area.
Temples all over India were full with congregation on Occasion of Ram Navami’s birthday of Hindu deity Lord Ram.
Fatal religious incidents
Fatal accidents common at worship sites in India during major religious holidays.
112 at least people He died in 2016 after a massive explosion caused Banned fireworks display In the temple on the occasion of the Hindu new year. The explosion destroyed concrete buildings and ignited its fuse fire In the temple complex in Kerala where thousands gather.
115 other worshipers died in 2013 after a stampede at a bridge near the temple in Madhya Pradesh. up to 400,000 people Collected in The area and the stampede occurred after the spread of Rumor has it that the bridge is about to collapse.
About 224 pilgrims died more More than 400 others were injured in 2008 Stampede at a hilltop temple in Northern city of Jodhpur.
