Indore:

Twelve individuals have died after greater than 30 individuals fell right into a stepwell at an Indore temple this morning. The roof of the effectively, which housed the shrine, had collapsed as a result of heavy footfall on the event of Ram Navami.

Seventeen individuals have been rescued and lots of of them hospitalised as rescue work at Beleshwar Mahadev temple continues. 

The incident at Beleshwar Mahadev temple passed off amid a rush of devotees on Ram Navami. Visuals from the spot point out that the ground of the temple caved in owing to heavy footfall, throwing individuals into the effectively. The movies confirmed devotees being introduced out utilizing ropes and ladders.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan earlier stated all efforts are being made to rescue those that fell into the effectively. “It is an unfortunate incident but the rescue operation is underway,” he stated earlier. The rescue operation ended late afternoon. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated he was pained by the mishap. “Extremely pained by the mishap in Indore. Spoke to CM @ChouhanShivraj Ji and took an update on the situation. The State Government is spearheading rescue and relief work at a quick pace. My prayers with all those affected and their families,” he tweeted.

Indore collector T Raja earlier stated rescue work is on and the administration is intently monitoring the state of affairs.