Madhya Pradesh: Another woman died of heart-attack on Thursday night during a stampede in Sehore-based Kubereshwar Dham, as per the officials.
While three-year-old Amodh Bhatt of Jalgaon, Maharashtra died on Friday. As per information, Amodh's parents, along with him, walked to Kubereshwar Dham in 'absence of any transportation' on that stretch, when the toddler fell unconscious. He was admitted in ICU but could not be saved.
The death toll now stands at 3.
The deceased woman has been identified as Mangla, 40. She had come from Akola, Maharashtra to attend Shiv Mahapuran Katha by Pandit Pradip Mishra.
Earlier, on Thursday afternoon, 52-year-old ManglaBai, died in the stampede. The officials have clarified the reason behind her death as ‘heart-attack’.
Nearly 4 lakh people have reached the dham for Shiv Mahapuran Katha and free Rudraksh distribution fest.
Notably, the devotees waited in queues for hours to get their free Rudraksh, when nearly 2000 people fell unconscious in absence of water and food arrangements on Thursday. Ambulance vehicles were called and those in serious condition were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Shiv Mahapuran Katha started on February 16 and will continue till February 22, along with the Rudraksh Distribution fest in Kubereshwar Dham.
MPHRC seeks explanation from Sehore admin on Kuberashwar Dham mismanagement
MP Human Rights Commission (MPHRC) has served notice to the collector and SP of Sehore district for the people had faced mismanagement of the administration while participating in the Rudraksha Mahotsav organised at Kubereshwar Dham in Sehore. Factual report sought answers on five points within a week.
The Commission has asked to give explanation, on connection with the event or the programme being organised in Kubereshwar Dham, by the organisers giving information about the estimated number and other arrangements to be made to what extent. It also asked whether the administration, ensured basic availability of the arrangements.
What arrangements were made on the basis of the estimated number of people regarding uninterrupted traffic. What efforts have been made to handle the situation arising due to health and safety of the people. What legal action has been taken by the administration to correct such circumstances which went out of control due to the arrival of excess people and vehicles.
