Tragic Images: Calamity Strikes 25 Funeral Attendees In Muradnagar Crematorium

Sniffer Dogs were also used by the NDRF team for rescue operations at the site. Image (PTI)

15 people were pulled out of the debris and rushed to the hospital. Image (PTI)

A report by PTI says that those who died or were trapped under the debris were relatives and neighbours of Jai Ram, who was being cremated at that time. They had taken shelter under the recently constructed structure while it rained. Image (PTI)

Reports say that rescue workers sifted through the building's rubble for hours to ensure that more victims were not trapped. Image (PTI)

Some have complained of the lack of facilities at the hospital and accused the local administration of callous attitude in dealing with the incident. Image (PTI)

NDRF personnel carry out rescue operations after the complex roof of a crematorium collapsed due to heavy rain, at Muradnagar in Ghaziabad. According to reports, as many as 22 people are suspected to be dead. Image(PTI)

The linter of the structure suddenly collapsed due to the heavy rain leading to the tragic incident. Locals immediately informed the NDRF and the team is carrying out rescue operations.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police to take immediate relief steps. Image (PTI)

Minister of State for Road Transport General VK Singh along with other officials visited the spot where the complex roof of a crematorium collapsed. Image (PTI)

On Sunday, contractor Ajay Tyagi, executive officer of the municipality Niharika Singh, junior engineer Chandra Pal and supervisor Ashis were booked under relevant sections of the IPC, including 304 (causing death by negligence) on the complaint of a deceased's son at the Muradnagar police station. Image (PTI)