Ujjain: In a tragic incident, at least 13 people were injured after a fire broke out at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh. The fire broke out in the ‘garbha griha’ of the temple, reliable reports confirmed.
As per the information received, the fire broke out during the early morning hours of Monday, while the ‘Bhasma Aarti’ was taking place. Reportedly, Holi celebrations were underway at the temple when the incident occurred.
The injured ones in the fire accident the Mahakal temple were rushed to the district hospital in Ujjain for immediate medical attention.
District collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said, “The fire broke out during bhasma aarti in the ‘garbhagriha.’ 13 people are injured in the incident. Their medical treatment is underway.” Further details into the matter are awaited.
#WATCH | Ujjain, #MadhyaPradesh | 13 people injured in a fire that broke out in the ‘garbhagriha’ of #MahakalTemple during bhasma aarti today. #Holi celebrations were underway here when the incident occurred. The injured have been admitted to District Hospital.
(ANI) pic.twitter.com/jZHhQfHYEz— Kalinga TV (@Kalingatv) March 25, 2024
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