A tragedy unfolded near the famous Mahakal temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh when a wall collapsed due to heavy rains. Two people have lost their lives and two others are undergoing treatment at the district hospital. The accident happened near the 4th gate of the church when the wall gave way in heavy rains, leaving many people trapped under the debris. Rescue teams and police quickly arrived to help.
“A part of a boundary wall near Maharajwada School collapsed due to heavy flow of water. Four people were injured in this incident, who were brought to the district hospital. One man and one woman have died, while one girl and a woman have been referred to Indore,” Singh said told PTI.
Ashok Patel, Chief Medical Officer of Health told ANI, “4 people were brought here, 2 among them were declared dead and 2 are undergoing treatment...our team is present here and prepared to receive if more people are brought in...”
The rescue operation is underway
The rescue team managed to pull five individuals from the wreckage, including two children, two women and a man. They were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. The accident happened before the evening aarti at the temple, and continuous heavy rains are still plaguing the region.
Security tightened at Mahakal temple
In response to the accident and the emerging incidents, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the deployment of 400 home guards for the security of the temple. A separate police station will also be set up to ensure security in the temple premises and address the current problems in the private security sector. Besides, Rs 500 crore has been allocated to prepare for the upcoming Singhast festival in 2028 to develop the religious heritage of Ujjain.
