Nine children killed in Madhya Pradesh due to a temple wall collapsed
Nine children killed in Madhya Pradesh due to a temple wall collapsed
In a devastating incident, at least nine children lost their lives after a wall collapsed in Shahpur village, located in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district, during a religious event on Saturday.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his profound condolences and announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased. He has also instructed the district administration to ensure that the injured children receive appropriate medical treatment.
In a statement, Chief Minister Yadav said, “Today, I am saddened to hear the news of 9 innocent children dying due to the collapse of the wall of a dilapidated house due to heavy rains in Shahpur of Sagar district. I have directed the district administration to provide proper treatment to the injured children.” He added, “I pray to God to grant peace to the souls of the deceased children. I pray for the speedy recovery of the other children injured in the accident. I express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their innocent children. The families of the deceased children will be given a financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each by the government.”
Sagar Divisional Commissioner Virendra Singh Rawat informed news agency PTI that the children were between the ages of 10 and 15. Deepak Arya, the Collector of Sagar, reported that all debris has now been cleared from the site of the incident.
The community is reeling from the tragic loss, and authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the collapse. The state government has assured full support to the affected families during this difficult time.
