Stage Collapse at Delhi's Kalkaji Temple: One Dead, 17 Injured
Police launch investigation into event organised without permission, case registered against organisers for negligence.
- One woman was killed and 17 people were injured after a stage collapsed at Delhi's Kalkaji Temple during a jagran, an overnight devotional programme.
- The event was attended by over 1,600 people and was organised without permission.
- The wooden platform, erected for seating VIPs, collapsed under excessive weight, causing a stampede-like chaos.
- Police have registered a case against the event's organisers for causing death by negligence and endangering the safety of people.
- Singer B Praak, who was performing at the event, expressed his condolences and emphasized the importance of proper management at such events.