A painful accident occurred on Tuesday morning in Baraut town of Baghpat district of UP, which shook the entire district. The accident occurred during the Nirvana Laddu festival of Lord Adinath, when a wood made of wood suddenly fell in the Baghpat Jain Temple near Sri Digambar Jain Degree College in Baraut. Stairs collapsed due to pad fallAnd seven of these devotees lost their lives. Two women and five men are involved in this accident, who died. In addition, more than 80 people have been injured, many of whom are stated to be critical. After this tragedy, there was a stir in the entire area and people gathered in hospitals for treatment.
The accident took place on the grounds of Shri Digambar Jain Degree College on Gandhi Road in Baraut city, where devotees were trying to climb temporary stairs. Suddenly the wooden pads of the Maan column broke, and the devotees fell down. Due to this, there was chaos all around. Some devotees were buried and some died on the spot.
Rebellion and uproar after accident, protest against not doing post mortem of dead bodies
Administrative officials immediately arrived at the scene, but the family opposed the post -mortem of the bodies. The relatives of the deceased alleged that the accident took place due to negligence of administrative officials. He insisted on taking the dead bodies home without post -mortem. This made the situation even more tense. People began to surround the DM and SP, due to which the police and administration had to work hard to control the situation.
The injured were sent to the hospital for treatment, but the problem was that the ambulance was not arranged properly. Many injured were sent to the hospital in e-rickshaws. After this, relief work was started by the district administration and arrangements for treatment of the injured were ensured.
CM Yogi Adityanath took cognizance, administrative team engaged in relief work
Soon after the incidents, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of this painful accident and instructed the district administration to ensure proper treatment of the injured. The Chief Minister wished the injured to recover early and said that they should not take any kind of time in their treatment. Apart from this, the state government ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and has also said to take strict action against the culprits.
Questions raised on increasing incidents in Baghpat district
This is the second major accident in Baghpat district recently, which has questioned administrative arrangements. Earlier, many people were injured in a train accident in the district. However, after the accident, the administration showed readiness in the relief work, but the status of ambulance service and emergency facilities in Baghpat has been questioned. Local people say that when such incidents happen, the administration should make better arrangements for ambulances and other emergency services so that timely relief can be given.
After this accident, local leaders also started reacting to it. Some leaders criticized the government for the incident and accused them of lax in relief work. At the same time, some leaders also appreciated the readiness of the administration. But it is certain that big questions have arisen about the preparations of the administration for such accidents in Baghpat district.
Reduction in security system, learning from incidents
This incident once again proved how important it is to take care of security in religious programs. People of Jain society celebrate this festival with reverence every year during the Nirvana Laddu festival of Lord Adinath, but such incidents causes a strong shock to their reverence. While devotees celebrate this festival with great pomp, this tragic incident occurred due to lack of security.
Experts say that this incident has raised serious questions about the security of the administration and the level of emergency services. Although the administration has taken quick steps on this, it is necessary that concrete steps should be taken to avoid such incidents in future.
Investigation of incident continues, administration warned of strict action
After the incident, Baghpat police and administration have started investigation. The administration has warned of strict action in this matter and said that strict action will be taken against those who are responsible for this incident. SP Arpit Vijayvargiya reached the spot and monitored relief work and control the situation.
After this incident, serious discussion has started in Baghpat district about security and administrative arrangements. Local public and society leaders are now demanding that security should be tightened during such events, so that such accidents can be avoided in future.
Measures to avoid such incidents in future
This accident is a warning about security arrangements not only in Baghpat but across the state. The administration should make security measures more strict during the future religious events. The standards should be followed during the construction of temporary stairs and forums to avoid such accidents.
Availability of ambulance service, fire brigade and other emergency services should be ensured during religious places and events, so that immediate relief can be given after such incidents. Also, organizers should also ensure that adequate security arrangements are made at the venue, so that any type of accident can be avoided.
