At least 14 dead, 50 injured after large tent collapses in India - GulfToday

At least 14 dead, 50 injured after large tent collapses in India

  • 23 Jun 2019
Stempede750

A general view of the site where a pandal collapsed during a religious event in Barmer in the state of Rajasthan on Sunday. AFP

At least 14 people were killed and 50 injured on Sunday when heavy rain and a thunderstorm caused a huge tent to collapse in the Barmer district of India's western desert state of Rajasthan, a senior government official said.

Locals had gathered for a religious event inside the tent when the incident occurred, Niraj Mishra, sub-divisional magistrate of Barmer district, told Reuters by phone.

Stemped750

Injured people are being treated at a hospital in Barmer in the state of Rajasthan. AFP

Some people died after being electrocuted by live electricity wires as the tent collapsed while others were hit by falling debris, Mishra said.

The injured were rushed to hospital, he added. No other details were immediately available.

Agence France-Presse

Related articles

Runaway bride: Indian bride drugs family, runs away with valuables

A newly wed woman fled from her in-laws' house with cash and ornaments after giving sedatives in the dinner to the entire family.

15 Dec 2019

3 minors raped in AP despite passing of stringent laws

Sexual offences against women and children continued unabated despite Andhra Pradesh passing stringent laws to provide for harshest punishment to the guilty in such cases.

16 Dec 2019

Indian army officer accused of killing Kashmiri civilians for cash reward of $27,200

Captain Bhoopendra Singh — who was charged with murder and conspiracy in late December over the July killing of the three labourers — staged a gun battle hoping to be rewarded with Rs2 million ($27,200), according to part of a police charge sheet.

11 Jan 2021

Indian wife pours hot oil on sleeping husband after suspecting infidelity

In a shocking incident reported from Yeshwantpur's Mohankumar Nagar in India, a wife burned her husband by pouring hot oil on him, as she suspected him of having an affair.

12 Feb 2020

Most Popular Stories

Other Articles

Mohammed Bin Rashid meets with King of Bahrain, explores opportunities to boost bilateral relations

The two sides shared perspectives on strengthening Gulf cooperation, particularly in the light of current regional and international developments. The leaders underscored the importance of intensified coordination between GCC countries to ensure sustained development.

an hour ago

‘Take action, do not wait, your country is full of opportunities,’ Sheikh Mohammed tells youth

Sheikh Mohammed said in a tweet on the X platform, “Today, while I was attending part of the youth retreat in the presence of 200 young Emiratis and the new Minister of Youth... our directive to the youth is: Take the initiative, do not wait... your country is full of opportunities... and your future is bright, God willing... and with your own hands you can create a better reality for yourself, for your families and your country.”

3 hours ago

Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Sultan establishes Al Dhaid University

Dr Sheikh Sultan expressed that, by the grace of God, the university will commence the registration and admission of both male and female students at the beginning of the academic year 2024-2025, and he wished all those responsible for the university...

3 hours ago

These are the 4 conditions for obtaining a transit visa in the UAE

The UAE Digital Government confirmed that only national airlines in the UAE can arrange and coordinate obtaining a transit visa for foreigners, and the visitor must apply for and obtain a visa before coming and entering the country.

4 hours ago