Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): Following the tent collapse at Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has cancelled all programs for the next two days.
A video of Dhirendra Shastri speaking has been circulating on social media, in which he clarifies that the main shade did not collapse, but only a small polythene tent fell.
Hear Him Speak Below :
According to information, the decision came after a man from Ayodhya died and eight others were injured when a waterproof tent fell due to heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday morning.
In response to the incident, Dhirendra Shastri said, “This dham is our home, and the people here are our family. When there is pain in the family, celebrations can wait.” He said the affected family is like their own and that cancelling the events was the right thing to do.
He also clarified that only a small pipe structure of an old tent had fallen and not the main three sheds where the event was being held. “The three shades are safe—we’re sitting under them. They were installed instead of regular tents, keeping last year’s weather conditions in mind,” he said. These shades cover an area of 50,000 sq. ft.
Shastri further appealed to all shopkeepers and stall owners to secure their tents and plastic sheets firmly, especially with visitors coming from other areas. He stressed the importance of safety as unpredictable weather continues.
The police are investigating the incident, and efforts are ongoing to support the injured and the family of the deceased.
