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Indore, Baleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple: Death Toll Rises To 35, MP Govt Will Give 5 lakh To The Surviving Family Members Of The Deceased

The death toll in the Indore temple stepwell roof collapse rose to 35 on Friday, an official said.

The slab constructed on top of an ancient `bawdi’ or well collapsed during a ‘havan’ program held on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore city on Thursday.

“So far 35 bodies have been recovered from the stepwell,” District Collector Dr. Ilayaraja T told reporters.

The Baleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in Patel Nagar where the tragedy took place had been constructed after covering the well about four decades ago.

The 18-hour rescue effort began at about 12:30 on Thursday and is still going, according to Collector Ilayaraja T.

A magisterial investigation of the situation has been ordered.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, declared that 50,000 will go to the injured and 5 lakh to the surviving family members of the deceased. The Prime Minister Relief Fund will also receive the exgratia of Rs. 2 lakh.

Also read: Big Incidents On Ram Navami: Roof Top Collapse In Baleshwar Mahadev Mandir MP, Meanwhile Fire Broke Out In Venugopal Swami Temple AP

Shruti Chaturvedi

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