One woman lost her life and 17 individuals sustained injuries when a stage for seating devotees collapsed during a jagran at the Kalkaji Temple in New Delhi, according to the police. The incident occurred on Friday night during an unauthorized event attended by over 1,600 people. Videos of the jagran depicted a densely packed venue with devotees even climbing onto the main stage where popular Punjabi musician B Praak was performing bhajans. The wooden platform, intended for the event’s organizers and VIPs, gave way under excessive weight, causing it to collapse onto the seated devotees. Following the incident, chaos broke out, resembling a stampede, as people fled the scene in panic. The injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals, where they received treatment for fractures, with their conditions now reported as stable. B Praak expressed his sadness over the tragedy and urged devotees to prioritize safety measures. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also extended condolences and emphasized the need for proper safety arrangements at such events. Although no permission was granted for the jagran, police had deployed personnel to maintain order. A case has been registered against the organizers for negligence resulting in death and endangering people’s safety. The Mata Jagran at Mahant Parishar has been an annual event at the Kalkaji Temple for the past 26 years.
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