Families of Victims Protest Outside Gwalior Mortuary After Tragic Temple Accident
Families of victims express outrage outside mortuary in Gwalior after a tragic accident near Sheetala Mata Temple left 12 dead and many injured.
Gwalior, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : Families of victims gathered outside the mortuary in Gwalior on Sunday, expressing their anger following a tragic accident near the Sheetala Mata Temple. The incident, which occurred late Saturday night when a truck lost control on a hill, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left over 25 injured.
Many family members congregated outside the mortuary to voice their frustration towards the district administration. SSP Dharmveer Singh Yadav attempted to meet with the grieving families but had to retreat under heavy security due to the protests.
There is significant outrage among the public regarding police security and traffic management at the temple site. Families are demanding strict action, claiming that vehicle entry is prohibited at the temple. Despite this, large trucks were allowed access.
Kiran, the mother of a deceased boy named Gaurav, accused police officers of negligence. She recounted, “My 14-year-old son went to the Sheetala Temple and was crushed under the truck. This happened at midnight, yet police did not arrive until 4 AM.”
Kiran further stated that her son was still breathing when they attempted to take him to a private hospital, but police redirected them, which she believes led to his death.
Asha, mother of another victim named Surendra, is demanding answers from the administration, claiming they provided false information about her son and denied her access to him. Ashok, father of deceased Divyansh, is also calling for accountability from officials involved in the case.
