- Monday, March 03, 2025
By: Shubham Ghosh
Tragedy struck the central Indian city of Indore during Ram Navami celebrations on Thursday (30) when at least 13 people died in an accident in a local temple.
The deadly incident happened when the roof of the well which housed the shrine in Beleshwar Mahadev temple collapsed after several people stood on it. More than 30 people fell into a stepwell beneath, leading to the deaths.
Visuals from the spot indicated that the floor caved in owing to presence of too many people. Videos showed devotees who fell inside being rescued out with ropes and ladders.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chief minister of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh where Indore is located, earlier said all efforts were made to rescue those who fell into the well.
“It is an unfortunate incident but the rescue operation is underway,” he had said.
The rescue operation ended late in the afternoon.
Prime minister Narendra Modi has said he was pained by the mishap.
“Extremely pained by the mishap in Indore. Spoke to CM @ChouhanShivraj Ji and took an update on the situation. The State Government is spearheading rescue and relief work at a quick pace. My prayers with all those affected and their families,” he tweeted.
Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Rama.
