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Tragic accident: MP CM Mohan Yadav takes note of Kubereshwar Dham incident
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 5 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has taken cognisance of a stampede-like rush at Kubereshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore on Tuesday, which resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to several others. The Chief Minister has expressed sadness over the tragic accident and directed officials to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future. CM Mohan Yadav has asked officials to take note of the incident and initiate necessary Chief Minister has emphasised the need for better arrangements to prevent similar incidents in the future.'I have received information. I have asked the officials to take note of it. It is a tragic accident. Arrangements will be made to ensure such incidents do not happen in the future," said CM Mohan Yadav on Tuesday while speaking to ANI. Earlier on Tuesday, two women were killed and several others were injured in a stampede-like rush at Kubereshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore. The incident occurred due to a massive crowd gathering ahead of the Kawar Yatra, which was expected to be led by devotional storyteller Pandit Pradeep Mishra on August was announced that the Kavad Yatra will take place in Kubereshwar Dham on August 6. Before this, a large crowd of devotees had already arrived at Kubereshwar Dham. The injured individuals were transferred to a hospital for appropriate medical care. Sehore Additional SP Sunita Rawat confirmed on a phone call with ANI about the tragic incident. This is not the first time a stampede has occurred at Kubereshwar Dham. A similar incident happened in February 2023 during the Shiv Mahapuran Katha and Rudraksh Mahotsav, raising concerns about crowd management and the preparedness of local authorities. (ANI)


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