Gwalior Temple Accident Kills 14, Injures 28 As CM Mohan Yadav Removes CSP, Suspends 8 Cops

Gwalior's Sheetla Mata Temple witnessed a tragic accident on Sunday morning, resulting in the death of 14 people and injuring 28 others, including two police personnel. The incident occurred when a truck entered the prohibited zone outside the temple and collided with it, killing 14 devotees and injuring 28, two of whom were police personnel.

Seven of the injured were in critical condition. A wall of the temple collapsed under the impact of the collision. The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, ordered the removal of the City Superintendent of Police (CSP) and the suspension of eight other personnel following the accident. Yadav stated that a thorough inquiry would be conducted to determine responsibility and ensure strict action against those found guilty, emphasizing that the safety of all citizens is paramount.

Compensation of Rs 4 lakh each has been announced for the families of the deceased, with the government bearing the treatment expenses of those seriously injured. The victims' families questioned the security arrangements and accused the police of negligence, with relatives demanding answers regarding how the truck managed to enter the area where even a bicycle could not pass.