Roof Of Indore Temple Stepwell Collapses Amid Ram Navami Celebrations, Several Dead. In Pics

At least 13 people were killed when the floor of Indore's Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple in Madhya Pradesh caved in on Thursday, citing Indore collector Dr Illaiyaraja T. The incident occurred during Ram Navami, when a large crowd gathered at the temple. (Image Source: PTI)

The incident was captured on video, and it showed chaos inside the temple as the floor caved in, with people fleeing to the exit gate. Authorities in the district have launched an operation to rescue the devotees. 17 people have been rescued so far. (Image Source: PTI)

According to the most recent information, 11 bodies have been recovered: 10 women and one man. Two of the 19 people rescued died. As a result, a total of 13 people have died. The investigation into the incident has been ordered, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra was quoted as saying by ANI. (Image Source: PTI)

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh would be made to the deceased's next of kin, while Rs 50,000 would be made to the injured. (Image Source: PTI)

The rescued people have been taken to the hospital, the Chief Minister said, calling it a unfortunate incident. Several ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. (Image Source: PTI)

The CMO is in regular contact with the Indore district administration. Top Indore Police and district administration officials are on the scene. Attempts are being made to relocate the devotees: a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) read. (Image Source: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep regret over the incident in Indore. I spoke with Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan and got an update on the situation. The state government is moving quickly to lead rescue and relief efforts. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and their families: PM Modi tweeted. (Image Source: PTI)