5 Dead, Dozens Injured As Stage Collapses At Religious Event In UP's Baghpat
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A stage collapsed at a Jain Nirvana festival in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Tuesday morning, killing 5 and injuring dozens, including women and children.
The incident happened when a makeshift stage, made out of bamboo and wood, collapsed during a laddoo ceremony. According to police officials, hundreds of devotees reached the spot to offer laddoos to Lord Adinath in the presence of Jain monks.
"This event has been conducted for nearly 30 years. At least 40 people have been injured. They have been admitted to the hospital and are undergoing treatment," said Baghpat's District Magistrate Asmita Lal.
“ Along with this, he also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured,
Chief Minister,
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