Rajasthan Tent Collapse

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Monday met the grieving families of those killed after a 'pandal' fell on them due to strong winds and heavy rains during a religious programme here and promised an inquiry into the episode.

Minutes before strong winds uprooted the tent at a religious gathering in Rajasthan's Barmer on Sunday, the man leading the 'Ram Katha' stopped the discourse midway and asked people to move out of the tent to safety. At least 14 people were killed and around 50 others injured when the tent collapsed due to heavy rain and thunderstorm.

At least 14 people were killed and several others injured when a pandal in Rajasthan's Barmar collapsed. Those injured have been taken to a hospital and the condition of several of them remain critical.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Monday met the grieving families of those killed after a 'pandal' fell on them due to strong winds and heavy rains during a religious programme here and promised an inquiry into the episode.

Minutes before strong winds uprooted the tent at a religious gathering in Rajasthan's Barmer on Sunday, the man leading the 'Ram Katha' stopped the discourse midway and asked people to move out of the tent to safety. At least 14 people were killed and around 50 others injured when the tent collapsed due to heavy rain and thunderstorm.

At least 14 people were killed and several others injured when a pandal in Rajasthan's Barmar collapsed. Those injured have been taken to a hospital and the condition of several of them remain critical.