Bageshwar Dham Tragedy: One Dead, Eight Injured In Tin Shed Collapse During Dhirendra Shastri Birthday Event | India News

A festive occasion turned tragic at Bageshwar Dham in Chhatarpur district today, when a tin shed collapsed, killing one devotee and injuring eight others. The incident occurred as pilgrims gathered to celebrate the birthday of Bageshwar Dham’s spiritual leader, Dhirendra Shastri.

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: District Hospital Dr. Naresh Tripathi says, “The injured person was brought from Bageshwar Dham in a critical condition and has passed away. A post-mortem was conducted today. According to the police records, Shyamlal Kaushal died due to being crushed… https://t.co/4QshRvG1UL pic.twitter.com/AKqe1G17LT

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According to initial reports, heavy rain throughout Thursday morning led many devotees to seek shelter under the large tin shed. The collapse of the structure caused panic and a stampede, leading to the casualties.

The deceased has been identified as Shyamlal Kaushal (50), a resident of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. His body has been sent to the district hospital for postmortem examination. All eight injured individuals were admitted to the district hospital for treatment.

Police and administrative teams promptly arrived at the scene to initiate rescue and relief operations, ensuring the injured received immediate medical attention.

More details are awaited…