New Delhi: At least two people lost their lives and four others were injured after the boundary wall of the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain collapsed on Friday due to relentless heavy rain. The boundary wall near Gate No. 4 of the famous Mahakal Temple gave way following continuous rainfall in the area. Rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the scene, with fears that more people may be trapped under the rubble.Rescue operations underwayEfforts to search and rescue any trapped individuals have been initiated by the local authorities. Emergency teams are working through the debris, but concerns remain for those who might still be buried under the collapsed structure.तेज बारिश में महाकाल मंदिर के सामने की दीवार गिरी, घायलों को अस्पताल पहुंचाय#mahakal #mahakaal #mahakalfanclub #mahakalstatus #mahakaleshwar #jaimahakal #ujjain #ujjainmahakaal #ujjaindiaries #ujjainkaraja #ujjaincity #accident #reelitfeelit #reel #reelsinstagram #insta pic.twitter.com/AYuR9S7Sbr— Milind tayade (@Indore_News_) September 27, 2024Political leaders respondFormer Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident. In a heartfelt statement, he said, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of two deaths and four injuries due to the collapse of the wall near Gate No. 4 of Mahakal Temple in Ujjain. May God rest the departed souls and grant a quick recovery to the injured.”एमपी : उज्जैन में महाकाल मंदिर के गेट नंबर-4 के पास एक दीवार ढह गई। मलबे में दबकर फूल बेचने वाले 2 लोगों की मौत हुई, 2 घायल हैं। pic.twitter.com/jROMidU0Ay— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) September 27, 2024The situation remains tense as the rescue operation continues, with updates expected as authorities assess the damage and potential casualties.In March of this year, a devastating fire broke out at the Ujjain Mahakal Temple during Holi festivities. The blaze was ignited when gulaal accidentally fell into the sacred fire, which contained camphor, causing a large flame to erupt. The incident tragically claimed one life and left thirteen others injured.
