Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan Orders Investigation into Indore Temple Floor Collapse

GG News Bureau

Indore, 31st March. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, met with the victims of the Indore temple stepwell collapse today. While the search continues, up to 35 people were killed in the incident.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister, and his cabinet ministers also inspected the rescue operation at the scene of the incident. He stated that a magisterial enquiry into the incident has been ordered, and that those found responsible will face consequences.

“FIR was registered, and the magisterial inquiry was ordered into the incident. Action will be taken against found responsible. The current priority is the rescue operation. The injured will be treated free of cost. PM has also announced the ex-gratia amount to the victims. We have ordered an inspection of such step-wells and borewells across the state,” said Mr Chouhan.

“Total of 35 people died, one missing and 14 people have been rescued. Two people returned home safely after getting treatment. The search operation to trace persons reported missing is underway,” Indore Collector said.