A 24-year-old man was killed and 4 others have been injured when a 100-foot-high chariot, a part of the historic Madduramma temple pageant, collapsed on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Saturday.
The deceased was recognized as Lohith, a resident of Hosur in Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred in Rayasandra in Parappana Agrahara whereas devotees have been pulling two chariots in the direction of the temple as a part of an annual ritual. Dangerous climate, together with heavy rain and robust winds, reportedly led to the accident.
The primary chariot toppled at Chikka Nagamangala, inflicting injury to a number of parked automobiles. A whole lot of devotees dealing with the ropes fled for security and narrowly prevented damage. The second chariot at Rayasandra crashed as a result of miscalculations amid robust winds and rain destabilisedits construction, leading to casualties and accidents, in accordance with the police.
“This incident marks the primary incidence within the temple’s 100-year historical past,” stated Rakesh, a resident of Hoskur and occasion organiser.
1 useless, 4 injured as 100-foot chariot topples throughout temple pageant close to Bengaluru
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Amongst these injured, a 16-year-old lady is in essential situation, whereas the opposite two are secure and receiving therapy, a police officer stated.
Initially, there was confusion concerning jurisdiction, however the Hebbagodi police have since taken up each instances. A case of demise because of negligence has been registered in opposition to the organisers.
“The organisers didn’t adhere to mandatory security measures whereas pulling the chariots, and this can be a essential side of the investigation,” stated the police.
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