On Tuesday, five people lost their lives, and more than 40 others were injured following a watchtower collapsed during the ‘Laddu Mahotsav’ celebration in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat according to the media reports. According to District Magistrate Asmita Lal, the injured were taken to a hospital where 20 of them were discharged following first aid and the rest are undergoing treatment.
Lal said, “A wooden structure collapsed at the event in which around 40 persons were injured and five were killed”. He further added that the annual event has been held here for the last 30 years.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: A watchtower collapsed during the 'Laddu Mahotsav' organized by the Jain community in Baghpat's Baraut city
Over 20 people got injured pic.twitter.com/HgyOqxwmMU
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The incident occurred at an event organised by the Jain community, where a large number of people had assembled to celebrate the festival. Authorities and emergency teams rushed to the site to carry out rescue operations and provide medical assistance to the injured. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the incident and directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work.
CM Yogi also gave instructions for the proper treatment of the injured. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured
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