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Youth Injured in Human Pyramid Collapse During Matki‑Breaking Contest at Chhindwara Temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 06:02 PM
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A participant in a matki‑breaking event near the Dadaji Dhuni Wale temple in Chhindwara fell from a human pyramid, sustaining injuries to his waist and hand.
During a matki‑breaking competition organized close to the Dadaji Dhuni Wale temple in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, participants formed a human pyramid as part of the festivities. The structure collapsed, causing a Yadav youth to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
The fallen participant suffered injuries to his waist and one hand, prompting on‑site helpers to call for medical assistance. He was promptly taken to a nearby health centre where doctors attended to his wounds.
Local officials confirmed that the incident is being treated as an accident and have urged organisers of similar cultural events to reinforce safety measures, especially when human pyramids are involved.
The matki‑breaking tradition, often associated with community celebrations, continues to attract large crowds, highlighting the need for vigilant supervision to prevent future mishaps.
The fallen participant suffered injuries to his waist and one hand, prompting on‑site helpers to call for medical assistance. He was promptly taken to a nearby health centre where doctors attended to his wounds.
Local officials confirmed that the incident is being treated as an accident and have urged organisers of similar cultural events to reinforce safety measures, especially when human pyramids are involved.
The matki‑breaking tradition, often associated with community celebrations, continues to attract large crowds, highlighting the need for vigilant supervision to prevent future mishaps.