Hyderabad: One girl died, and 14 others were injured after an arch on which lighting was arranged crashed during a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, Hyderabad.
The incident occurred during the college's ongoing cultural activities. The exact identities of the deceased and the cause of the lifting stand's collapse remain unclear.
According to news agency PTI, the arch fell due to wind, seriously injuring the student. She was rushed to a nearby private hospital but died while undergoing treatment. Police said 14 others were injured in the incident, but they were out of danger.
National-Level Fest Held On October 16-17
The incident took place during Sangamam-2026, a two-day national-level technical and cultural festival hosted by MVSR Engineering College on October 16 and 17. Students from various colleges across the region took part in technical activities and cultural programmes.
CM Revanth Reddy Orders Probe
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the death of students in the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. He directed state officials to ensure immediate medical treatment for all injured students, News Meter reported.
Additionally, the Chief Minister instructed authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, identify those responsible and take strict action against them.
Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede
At least 25 people were injured in a stampede-like situation arising out of a crowd surge at a community Durga Puja in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, news agency PTI reported, citing police.
As it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, and some of them fell on the road, leading to the stampede-like situation, a senior officer said. "At least 25 people were taken to the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital in serious condition," he said