Indore stepwell collapse death toll rises to 35
March 31, 2023 08:34
The death toll in the Indore temple stepwell roof collapse rose to 35 on Friday, an official said. The slab constructed on top of an ancient `bawdi' or well collapsed during a 'havan' program held on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore city on Thursday.
So far 35 bodies have been recovered from the stepwell, District Collector Dr Ilayaraja T told reporters.
The Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in Patel Nagar where the tragedy took place had been constructed after covering the well about four decades ago. PTI