Barmer (Rajasthan): The death toll in the Barmer ‘pandal’ collapse tragedy in Rajasthan has climbed to 15, whereas the number of people injured in the incident stood at 71, officials said Monday.
The incident took place on Sunday when a pandal fell on the people due to strong winds and heavy rains during a religious programme here. “With the death of a man Pokar Ram, the death toll has increased to 15. We have information that 71 people are admitted to various private and government hospital in Barmer,” Sub Inspector, Balotara police station, Shaitan Singh said. He said the number of people injured could be higher as some of them had left Barmer for Jodhpur and Ajmer, adding that their information was being collected.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Health Minister Raghu Sharma, Revenue Minister Harish Chaudhary and others Monday met the grieving families of those killed in the incident. Gehlot also visited the accident site in Jasol village and spoke to locals. He paid floral tributes to those who lost their lives and visited the injured in hospitals. “The incident is very unfortunate and a proper inquiry will be conducted,” he said. The chief minister also appreciated constables Gomaram and Daularam for their prompt action in providing rescue and relief to the distressed.
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