Key Takeaways
- A fire broke out in the sanctum sanctorum of Ujjain’s Mahakal temple during Holi festivities, injuring **14 people**.
- A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the fire incident, and officials will review the entire incident and submit a report within three days.
- Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav took immediate action, contacting the Ujjain administration and providing necessary instructions after receiving news of the incident.
Ujjain: Over 14 injured in a fire that broke out in the sanctum sanctorum of Ujjain’s Mahakal temple during Holi festivities on Monday morning, police said.
The injured have been admitted to the hospital. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav took immediate action, contacting the Ujjain administration and providing necessary instructions after receiving news of the incident. **14 people were injured** in the fire.
Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said, ‘A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the fire incident which took place during Bhasm Arti in the Mahakal temple.’
The Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat, Mrinal Meena, and Additional Collector, Anukul Jain, will review the entire incident and submit the report within three days.
