Baghpat: 6 killed, several injured as stage collapses at 'laddoo' ceremony
PTC News Desk: In an unfortunate incident, at least five people were killed and 40 injured including women and children after a stage collapsed at a Jain Nirvana festival in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Tuesday.
The incident occurred when a temporary stage, constructed from bamboo and wood, collapsed during a laddoo ceremony. Police officials reported that hundreds of devotees had gathered this morning to present laddoos to Lord Adinath in the presence of Jain monks. However, the makeshift stage gave way under the weight of the crowd, trapping several people, they added.
"This event has been conducted for nearly 30 years. At least 40 people have been injured. They have been admitted to the hospital and are undergoing treatment. Twenty people have already been released after administering first aid," said Baghpat's District Magistrate Asmita Lal.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed sincere grief over the death of people in stage collapsed and directed officials to leave no stones unturned when it came to treating the devotees.
- PTC NEWS