Tragedy Strikes During Vijayadashmi Festivities in Padalphata
The festive joy of Vijayadashmi in Padalphata village, Madhya Pradesh, turned tragic after a tractor trolley accident during idol immersion resulted in the deaths of 11 people, mostly children. Villagers blame administrative negligence, while officials cite excessive enthusiasm. Government compensations have been announced amid calls for a judicial probe.
- Country:
- India
In the small tribal village of Padalphata in Madhya Pradesh, a tragedy marred the Vijayadashmi celebrations, plunging the community into shock and mourning. A tragic accident during the immersion of religious idols claimed 11 lives, including many children, when a tractor trolley overturned in a pond.
The aftermath of the accident saw grieving parents and enraged villagers who accused local authorities of negligence. The community often uses this pond for idol immersions, but this time, lack of safety measures ended in disaster.
Officials like District Magistrate Rishabh Gupta attributed the accident to a lack of caution, while national and state leaders announced compensations. Amid this, calls for a judicial inquiry into the incident underline the need for proper safety measures to prevent future tragedies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Google News