With Singer B Praak at 'Mata Jagran' in Delhi's Kalkaji, a Horrific Accident Takes Place; 1 Dead | On Cam

At least one woman died and 17 others were injured after a platform collapsed at Kalkaji temple in Delhi during a religious ceremony on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The injured people have been admitted to a hospital, and their condition is reported to be stable.

Singer B Praak also performed at the event where the tragedy struck.

According to police, one elevated platform–made of wood and iron frame– was erected near the main stage for seating the families of organisers and VIPs during a ‘Mata Jagran’ at Mahant Parisar in Kalkaji Mandir.

“At about 12.30 am (on Sunday), the elevated platform curved down as it could not bear the weight of people sitting/standing on this stage. Some people who were sitting below the platform got injuries,” police said.

Police said that no permission was granted to hold the event which had a gathering of around 1500-1600 people.

Police said that though no permission was granted for the event, sufficient staff was deployed there to maintain law and order. The event has been organised at the temple for the past 26 years.

Singer B Praak, who performed at the event, later issued a statement via his social media channels, where he said he was devastated by the incident and prayed for a speedy recovery of the injured people.

“This is the first time I saw something like this happening in front of my eyes while I was performing there. What happened at Kalkaji mandir is devastating. I hope people who sustained injuries get well soon,” he said.

The singer also emphasised the importance of having proper management in place for such events.

After the tragic incident, three fire brigades were rushed to the spot. All the injured people were rushed to AIIMS Trauma Centre, Safdarjung Hospital and MAX through ambulances.

“One lady, about 45 years of age, was brought dead at MAX hospital who is still unidentified. The deceased was taken to the hospital by two people in an auto. Efforts are being made to identify the deceased,” police said.

A crime team of Delhi Police visited the spot and a case under sections 337, 304A and 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered against the organisers in connection with the matter.

Further investigation is on, an official said.

CM Kejriwal Condoles Death of Woman

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Sunday condoled the death of a woman in a stage collapse incident at the Kalkaji temple and urged people to follow safety protocols while organising big events.

“The accident that happened last night during a ‘jagran’ at the Kalkaji temple is tragic. A woman has died, may her soul rest in peace. I wish for the speedy recovery of the 17 injured people,” Kejriwal said in a post on ‘X’ in Hindi.

“I appeal to people of Delhi to take special care of safety standards in any kind of big event and make arrangements in such a way that no untoward incident happens,” he added.