Wooden Structure Collapses During Laddu Festival In Baghpat; 25 Devotees Injured, 3 Critical

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite the relief work. He gave instructions for proper treatment of the injured.

Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya said the incident took place in Baraut.

Source : ABP News

Around 25 devotees were injured and three were critical after a wooden structure collapsed during the Bhagwan Adinath Nirvana Laddu Festival at Digambar Jain College in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The devotees were offering laddus at the main stamb when the incident took place.

#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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CM Yogi Asks Officials To Expedite Relief Work

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite the relief work. He gave instructions for proper treatment of the injured. "Along with this, he also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured," the Chief Minister's Office said.

Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya said the incident took place in Baraut. "About 20-25 people were injured. 2-3 people are seriously injured, who are undergoing treatment," he added.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Arpit Vijayvargiya, SP Baghpat says, "Watchtower collapsed during the 'Laddu Mahotsav' program of the Jain community in Baraut. About 20-25 people were injured. 2-3 people are seriously injured, who are undergoing treatment..." https://t.co/2Gix8vk7AH pic.twitter.com/CVEXMtYGPz

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