1 Dead, 17 Injured After Stage Collapsed At 'Jagrata' In Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir
Update: 2024-01-28 09:40 IST
A tragic incident occurred at Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi where one woman lost her life and 17 others sustained injuries when a stage collapsed during a ritual ceremony on Saturday night. According to the police, the woman was swiftly taken to the hospital in an auto by two individuals, but unfortunately, she was declared dead upon reaching the medical facility. Efforts are currently being made to ascertain the identity of the deceased woman.
The injured individuals were admitted to various hospitals including AIIMS Trauma Centre, Safdarjung Hospital, and MAX hospital. Their conditions, including those who suffered fractures, have been reported as stable at this time.
The incident at Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi resulted in the tragic loss of one life and injuries to 17 people when a stage collapsed during a ritual ceremony on Saturday night. According to the police, the woman who lost her life was rushed to the hospital by two individuals in an auto, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival. Authorities are currently working to identify the deceased woman.
The injured individuals were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre, Safdarjung Hospital, and MAX hospital for treatment. Currently, their conditions, including those who sustained fractures, are reported as stable.
A case has been registered under Sections 337, 304A, 188 under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the organisers of the event, reported India Today.
The incident took place at midnight on Saturday during the 'Jagarana' or 'Jagrata' Hindu ritual, which involves all-night vigils, singing, dancing, and worship as part of the deity's veneration at the temple. Excitement among several devotees led them to climb onto the stage as hymns were being sung, ultimately resulting in the stage collapsing.
According to Southeast Delhi DCP Rajesh Deo, no permission had been granted to hold the event. He indicated that around 1,500 to 1,600 people had gathered at the temple around midnight on Friday, though he mentioned that adequate staff had been deployed on the temple premises to ensure law and order.
Deo further explained that an elevated platform had been set up near the main stage inside the temple to accommodate the families of organizers and VIPs. The platform was constructed with wood and an iron frame. Subsequently, some devotees who were seated beneath the platform sustained injuries following the incident.
During the 'Jagarana' or 'Jagrata' Hindu ritual, which involves all-night vigils, songs, dances, and deity worship at the temple, the unfortunate incident occurred at midnight on Saturday. A sense of excitement led several devotees to climb onto the stage while hymns were being sung, leading to the stage collapsing.
Southeast Delhi DCP Rajesh Deo mentioned that no permission had been given for the event and that a gathering of nearly 1,500 to 1,600 people occurred at the temple around midnight on Friday. Despite this, adequate staff had been deployed inside the temple premises to maintain order.
It was explained that an elevated platform was created near the main stage at the temple for the families of organizers and VIPs. This platform was constructed using wood and an iron frame. As a result of the incident, some devotees who were sitting under the platform suffered injuries.
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