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Crime
Kin accuse authorities of delayed rescue after 15 killed in Gwalior temple collapse
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 03:04 PM
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Families of the victims say rescue teams arrived late and even hired a crane to pull out trapped siblings after a crush at a Gwalior temple left 15 dead.
A crowd crush at a temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 15 people, according to local reports. The tragedy unfolded during a religious gathering, and the sudden surge caused several devotees to be trapped under debris.
Relatives of the deceased have publicly alleged that emergency services were slow to reach the site. According to their statements, the delay forced some families to hire a private crane to extract injured siblings who were stuck in the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet released an official timeline of the rescue operation, but the incident has prompted calls for a review of emergency response protocols at crowded religious venues. An inquiry is expected to examine why assistance was not rendered promptly.
The incident has sparked widespread concern across the state, with local officials urging the public to cooperate with any forthcoming investigations and to observe safety measures during future gatherings.
Relatives of the deceased have publicly alleged that emergency services were slow to reach the site. According to their statements, the delay forced some families to hire a private crane to extract injured siblings who were stuck in the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet released an official timeline of the rescue operation, but the incident has prompted calls for a review of emergency response protocols at crowded religious venues. An inquiry is expected to examine why assistance was not rendered promptly.
The incident has sparked widespread concern across the state, with local officials urging the public to cooperate with any forthcoming investigations and to observe safety measures during future gatherings.