Major Action Taken After Tragic Accident at Sheetala Mata Temple, Eight Police Officers Suspended
Following a tragic accident at Sheetala Mata Temple, eight police officers, including three station chiefs, have been suspended.
Gwalior, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : A significant response has followed the tragic accident at the historic Sheetala Mata Temple in Gwalior, where a runaway truck caused devastation. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the suspension of eight police personnel, including three station chiefs, as accountability measures.
The Chief Superintendent of Police, Ravi Bhadauria, has also been removed from his position. In light of the incident, Ministers Adal Singh Kanshana and Rakesh Shukla have been directed to visit Gwalior. The government announced financial assistance of ₹4 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹2 lakh for seriously injured victims. Additionally, those with minor injuries will receive ₹50,000, and all injured individuals will receive free medical treatment.
Emphasizing the importance of public safety, Chief Minister Yadav stated, “Negligence in duty will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken.”
The accident occurred when a truck loaded with rice bags lost control while descending a hill, crashing into shops near the temple. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck barreled down from the direction of Chhinor, crashing into several shops near the main entrance of the temple. As a result, approximately 50 people were affected, with at least 12 fatalities confirmed, including two police officers, and over 25 others injured.
Emergency responders arrived promptly to transport the injured to local hospitals for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures in place at the popular pilgrimage site.
