UP: 7 Dead In Wall Collapse During Pre-Wedding Event In Ghosi, CM Announces Ex Gratia

The death toll from a wall collapse during a pre-wedding function in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to seven, with three more people injured.

The death toll resulting from a wall collapse during a pre-wedding function in Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to seven, news agency PTI reported citing a senior official on Saturday. Three other people succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total casualties to seven, while twenty-one people are currently receiving medical treatment at various hospitals, the report said. 

On Friday, tragedy struck when a wall collapsed during the pre-wedding function, claiming the lives of three women and a child. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each deceased individual and Rs 50,000 to all those injured. He directed officials to ensure that the injured receive free medical facilities.

District Magistrate Arun Kumar reported that the wall collapse occurred during the pre-wedding function, resulting in the deaths of five women and two children. Currently, 21 others are undergoing treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.

The identified victims of the tragic event are Poonam Sharma (42), Meera (36), Pooja (35), Chanda Devi (30), Sushila (52), Anviya (4), and Madhav (8).

Earlier on Thursday, a 26-year-old waiter was allegedly beaten to death by his employer after a used tray he was carrying came in contact with some guests at a marriage function in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, PTI reported citing police. 

According to report, two people were arrested and a minor was detained in connection with the incident.

Pankaj Kumar (26) was allegedly beaten up and dumped behind some bushes in the Ankur Vihar area, according to police. According to reports, his body was discovered on November 18.

"It was later discovered during the investigation that Pankaj was hired as a waiter for a wedding reception on November 17. He was carrying a used tray that accidentally touched a guest, for which he was beaten," Ankur Vihar Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ravi Prakash told PTI.

"Pankaj was thrown to the ground by one Manoj Gupta, a partner in the marriage hall's management, and sustained a head injury as a result. Manoj Gupta called a man named Amit and a minor, and they dumped the severely injured Pankaj behind some bushes," the officer said.

Police recovered evidence of the crime from CCTV cameras installed at the marriage hall and recorded the guests' statements.