Singer B Praak has expressed grief over the stage collapse incident throughout a non secular occasion at Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi on Saturday (January 27). Reportedly, a lady, aged 45, died within the incident and 17 others had been severely injured. A number of photos and movies from the tragic incident have been doing the rounds on social media platforms.
In one of many now-viral movies, the ’Teri Mitti’ singer is seen singing the bhajan ’Hey Ram’. One other stunning video reveals a stage collapsing resulting from overcrowding, injuring the viewers.
B Praak reacts
In a video message on his official Instagram deal with, B Praak stated administration at such occasions holds an important function.
The singer is heard saying, ”That is the primary time I’ve seen one thing like this occur and I’m deeply saddened by it. What occurred whereas I used to be singing at Kalkaji Mandir is extraordinarily unlucky. I hope those that had been injured make a speedy restoration.”
B Praak added, ”Authorities on the occasion urged everybody to maintain order and administration at such occasions is critical. We should deal with youngsters and the aged, all lives are of utmost significance.”
Over 1500 folks gathered for the occasion
In line with a report in PTI, a senior police officer stated that they referred to as a name at round 12.30 am {that a} stage, which was arrange for Mata ka ’jagran’, at Kalkaji temple, collapsed.
”Groups had been rushed to the spot. One lady was declared lifeless. Additional investigation is underway,” the officer added.
Reportedly, these injured had been rushed to AIIMS Trauma Middle and Safdarjung Hospital and Max Hospital. It’s being stated that permission for the occasion was not granted by the authorities.
Almost 1500-1600 folks had gathered for the spiritual occasion. A raised platform, product of wooden and iron, was constructed close to the principle stage for the households of the organisers and VIPs. Nonetheless, the elevated platform tilted downwards because it could not bear the load of individuals current on it.
An FIR has been registered in opposition to the organisers.