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      Tragedy struck the Shri Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of Ram Navami when the roof of the well caved in, causing more than 25 people to fall into the stepwell. The incident occurred at around 12 PM when devotees were offering prayers in the temple in Patel Nagar. The temple was witnessing a huge rush of devotees when the accident took place. Efforts are being made to rescue the people who fell into the stepwell.

According to reports, senior police officials including Indore Police Commissioner have reached the spot. In the video footage, policemen can be seen trying to pull people out using ropes. So far, eight people have been rescued while 17 people are still said to be trapped.

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has taken cognizance of the incident and instructed Indore Collector and Indore Commissioner to speed up the rescue operation. "CMO is in constant touch with the Indore district administration. Top officers of Indore Police and district administration are present at the spot. Efforts are being made to evacuate the devotees. Some people have also been rescued," said the Chief Minister's Office in a statement.

Several ambulances have been deployed, and those rescued have been shifted to nearby hospitals. The temple has been evacuated following the accident, and a police team has been deployed at the site to not let people enter the temple premises.

Unfortunately, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra has confirmed that 11 people have died in the incident. The incident has left the entire nation in shock, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to express his condolences. “Extremely pained by the mishap in Indore. Spoke to CM Chouhan Shivraj Ji and took an update on the situation. The State Government is spearheading rescue and relief work at a quick pace. My prayers with all those affected and their families,” he said.

The tragic incident has once again highlighted the need for ensuring safety measures and regular maintenance of such structures. A detailed investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the accident and fix accountability for the same.

This incident is not the first of its kind in India, where such accidents have occurred in places of worship due to a lack of safety measures and regular maintenance. It is high time that authorities take note of such incidents and take steps to prevent them from happening in the future. The safety of people visiting these places should be a top priority, and the concerned authorities should ensure that safety measures are in place and followed.

The incident has also raised questions about the overcrowding in temples during festive seasons. The government and the concerned authorities should take steps to ensure that social distancing norms are followed and that there is no overcrowding in places of worship during festivals.

The tragedy has shaken the entire nation, and it is a reminder that safety should be the top priority of everyone, and the government and authorities should take measures to ensure it. It is a wake-up call for everyone to take safety measures seriously and to make sure that such incidents do not occur in the future. Our hearts go out to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy, and we hope that the authorities take necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening again.