50 ft high mandap collapses; one dead, 16 injured
A mandap (temporary pavilion structure) being constructed for a religious congregation in Porbandar collapsed, leading to the death of a 55-year-old man and leaving 16 people injured, on Wednesday.
The incident occurred in the coastal town's Chowpatty Mela Ground where the structure was erected for the Ramdevpir event which witnesses massive influx of people from across Saurashtra region.
The deceased, identified as Vanraj GoranIya, was one of the volunteers and he reportedly held one of the ropes of the nearly 50-55 ft high mandap when it started tilting to one side. As the structure gave way, Vanraj was dragged down and struck on the head by a blunt object, causing fatal injuries.
Vanraj succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
The 16 injured include 12 women but the wounds were not serious, said police.
Thousands of people had gathered at the ground when the incident occurred.
Rajesh Kanmiya, inspector of Kamla Baug police station, told TOI that the incident occurred during the 24-hour-long Ramdevpir Mandap Utsav, which began on Tuesday evening. Around 170 police personnel had been deployed for round-the-clock duty throughout the religious gathering.
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When the collapse occurred, the police were present at the site and immediately transported the injured to Bhavsinhji Hospital in police vans.
Authorities have started an investigation to ascertain the reasons behind the collapse and assess any possible negligence.
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