Nine children have died, and several others were injured after a wall collapsed during a religious ceremony at Hardaul Baba temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district. The rescue efforts, involving local residents and police, have resulted in the hospitalization of the injured children. District officials confirmed the children were aged between 10-15 years. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his condolences and announced financial assistance for the affected families. This incident follows another wall collapse in Rewa district, which claimed the lives of four children. Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh have led to numerous such incidents, causing significant casualties and property damage.
5 Major Key Points
- Casualties and Injuries: Nine children died, and several others were injured in the wall collapse at Hardaul Baba temple.
- Rescue Efforts: Police and local residents carried out rescue operations; injured children were hospitalized.
- Government Response: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed condolences and announced ₹ 4 lakh assistance for affected families.
- Previous Incident: A similar incident occurred in Rewa district, where four children died in a wall collapse.
- Rain-Related Damages: Heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh have resulted in 200 deaths and significant property damage, including 206 completely damaged houses.
