At Kalkaji temple, a solemn ‘Jagran’ service was marred by a calamitous event leading to the tragic passing of a woman and injuries to others. The 28th of January, during the religious gathering, the presence of a celebrity figure, Punjabi singer B Praak, seemed to contribute to a surge within the crowd, bordering on a chaotic stampede. A makeshift platform for devotees was ill-equipped to handle the throng, culminating in a collapse that saw the loss of a life and several others wounded. With reports suggesting the assembly of thousands, the event demanded effective emergency management, which, according to temple authorities, played a role in preventing further loss.
Gramophone-turned-troubadour, B Praak, in a poignant display on his social media, conveyed his distress over the misfortune that befell the attendees of the jagran. His message underscored the necessity of vigilance from event managers to protect and prioritize the well-being of all participants in future gatherings.
The aftermath of the disaster prompted legal action with authorities charging those responsible for the organization of the event with causing death through neglect, underlining the imperative of safety in managing large-scale public events.