In a shocking turn of events, on Saturday (January 27), a stage collapsed on Delhi's famous Kalkaji temple, where singer B Praak was performing. As per the reports, one woman lost her life, and 17 people were injured in the incident.

Kalkaji Mandir Mishap: Stage collapses during event at Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir, one dies

At least one person was&nbsp;killed and 17 others&nbsp;injured after a stage&nbsp;collapsed during an event at the famous Kalkaji temple in Delhi early&nbsp;Sunday (Jan 28), reported news agency PTI, citing local police.&nbsp;

<h2>What we know so far</h2>

The stage that was&nbsp;reportedly made of wood and had an iron frame&nbsp;collapsed during a mata jagran at midnight on Saturday (Jan 27). The police said that no permission was granted to hold the event, but sufficient staff was deployed to maintain law and order.&nbsp;

The event saw the participation of 1500-1600 people, according to Delhi police. Soon after the incident, a&nbsp;crime team visited the spot and an investigation into the incident was ordered.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We got a call at around 12.30 am (local time) that a stage, which was set up for 'jagran' purpose, at Kalkaji temple, collapsed. Teams were rushed to the spot. One woman was declared dead. Further investigation is underway,” news agency PTI quoted a senior police officer as saying.

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The police said the woman was rushed to the hospital by two people in an auto, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

According to reports, several devotees climbed onto the stage after they got excited as the hymns were being sung which resulted in the collapse of the structure. Subsequently, chaos erupted with the devotees running amid a stampede-like situation.&nbsp;

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The devotees were participating in a Hindu ritual called ‘Jagrata’ which includes singing, all-night vigils, hymns, dances and praying to Goddess Durga.&nbsp;

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The injured people were admitted to a hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment, and their condition is said to be stable. According to the police, a few suffered fractures.&nbsp;

<h2>Case registered against organisers</h2>

The Delhi police have registered a case under Sections 337, 304A, and 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the organisers of the event.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least one person was killed and 17 others injured after a stage collapsed during an event at the famous Kalkaji temple in Delhi early Sunday (Jan 28), reported news agency PTI, citing local police.

At least one person was killed and 17 others injured after a stage collapsed during an event at the famous Kalkaji temple in Delhi early Sunday (Jan 28), reported news agency PTI, citing local police. What we know so far The stage that was reportedly made of wood and had an iron frame collapsed during a mata jagran at midnight on Saturday (Jan 27). The police said that no permission was granted to hold the event, but sufficient staff was deployed to maintain law and order. The event saw the participation of 1500-1600 people, according to Delhi police. Soon after the incident, a crime team visited the spot and an investigation into the incident was ordered. “We got a call at around 12.30 am (local time) that a stage, which was set up for 'jagran' purpose, at Kalkaji temple, collapsed. Teams were rushed to the spot. One woman was declared dead. Further investigation is underway,” news agency PTI quoted a senior police officer as saying. ALSO READ | Congress seeks donation for Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, to offer Rahul Gandhi-signed merchandise as gift in return The police said the woman was rushed to the hospital by two people in an auto, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. According to reports, several devotees climbed onto the stage after they got excited as the hymns were being sung which resulted in the collapse of the structure. Subsequently, chaos erupted with the devotees running amid a stampede-like situation. Content warning: The visuals may be disturbing to some users. It may contain some profanity as well. Viewer discretion is advised. WION is not responsible for the content of the video. #WATCH | Delhi | 17 people injured and one died when a platform, made of wood and iron frame, at a Mata Jagran at Mahant Parisar, Kalkaji Mandir collapsed at midnight on 27-28 January. Case registered against the organisers. (Video: Viral visuals confirmed by Fire Department) https://t.co/r6bE9dh3ds pic.twitter.com/haaC9TZe4D — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2024 × The devotees were participating in a Hindu ritual called ‘Jagrata’ which includes singing, all-night vigils, hymns, dances and praying to Goddess Durga. ALSO READ | Gyanvapi dispute: All India Muslim Personal Law Board rejects ASI report, says it is 'no conclusive evidence' The injured people were admitted to a hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment, and their condition is said to be stable. According to the police, a few suffered fractures. Case registered against organisers The Delhi police have registered a case under Sections 337, 304A, and 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the organisers of the event. (With inputs from agencies)

India: One killed, 17 injured after stage collapses during event at Delhi's Kalkaji temple

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's 25.6 kilometres long Janakpuri West - Kalkaji Mandir corridor will be flagged off today. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (Independent Charge)&nbspHardeep Singh Puri will inaugurate the Magenta Line corridor today at 4.30 pm from the Nehru Enclave Metro station.

According to reports, Puri and Kejriwal will travel to Hauz Khas after flagging-off the Metro corridor from Nehru Enclave metro station.&nbsp

Passengers will be able to use the services from May 29. The Janakpuri West - Kalkaji Mandir section includes 16 stations and is the longest metro corridor opened so far in Delhi Metro's Phase 3.

"The highlights of this corridor will be the two new interchange facilities that will come up at Janakpuri West (with the Dwarka - NOIDA/ Vaishali Blue Line) and Hauz Khas (with the HUDA City Centre - Samaypur Badli Yellow line). The domestic terminals of the Indira Gandhi International Airport will also get directly connected by the Metro. Commuters travelling from Gurugram will now be able to change trains at Hauz Khas to reach south Delhi and NOIDA. Residents of NOIDA will also get direct connectivity to the domestic terminal of the airport," the official DMRC release stated.

The section will connect Janakpuri West on DMRC's Blue Line, Yellow Line at Hauz Khas station, Violet Line at Kalkaji to reach its terminal at Botanical Garden on Blue Line.

The Metro will pass through stations including Dabri Mor, Dashrathpuri, Palam, Sadar Bazar, Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, RK Puram, Hauz Khas, IIT, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, GK Enclave and Nehru Enclave.

Magenta Line now connects three different Mero lines -- Blue, Yellow and Violet

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's 25.6 kilometres long Janakpuri West - Kalkaji Mandir corridor will be flagged off today. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs (Independent Charge)&nbspHardeep Singh Puri will inaugurate the Magenta Line corridor today at 4.30 pm from the Nehru Enclave Metro station. According to reports, Puri and Kejriwal will travel to Hauz Khas after flagging-off the Metro corridor from Nehru Enclave metro station. Passengers will be able to use the services from May 29. The Janakpuri West - Kalkaji Mandir section includes 16 stations and is the longest metro corridor opened so far in Delhi Metro's Phase 3. "The highlights of this corridor will be the two new interchange facilities that will come up at Janakpuri West (with the Dwarka - NOIDA/ Vaishali Blue Line) and Hauz Khas (with the HUDA City Centre - Samaypur Badli Yellow line). The domestic terminals of the Indira Gandhi International Airport will also get directly connected by the Metro. Commuters travelling from Gurugram will now be able to change trains at Hauz Khas to reach south Delhi and NOIDA. Residents of NOIDA will also get direct connectivity to the domestic terminal of the airport," the official DMRC release stated. The section will connect Janakpuri West on DMRC's Blue Line, Yellow Line at Hauz Khas station, Violet Line at Kalkaji to reach its terminal at Botanical Garden on Blue Line. The Metro will pass through stations including Dabri Mor, Dashrathpuri, Palam, Sadar Bazar, Terminal 1 - IGI Airport, Shankar Vihar, Vasant Vihar, Munirka, RK Puram, Hauz Khas, IIT, Panchsheel Park, Chirag Delhi, GK Enclave and Nehru Enclave.

Magenta Line's Janakpuri West - Kalkaji Mandir Metro corridor to be flagged-off today

With Christmas around the corner, the DMRC has announced a gift for the daily commuters this year.&nbsp;

People commuting between Noida to south Delhi will reach home early as Delhi Metro has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate its newly constructed Magenta line on December 25.&nbsp;

The 12.64-km Kalkaji Mandir-Botanical Garden section will be open for public from the same day.

The section will provide an additional and more direct connectivity as commuters travelling from Noida to South Delhi can get off at Kalkaji Mandir station instead of changing trains at Rajiv Chowk.

The opening of this corridor is expected to bring down the travel time by approximately 40 minutes.

Botanical Garden which currently sees a footfall of 30,000 commuters, as the Blue Line makes a pit-stop there is expected to rise to 97,780 commuters as it turns into the first interchange station in Noida.

The to be inaugurated Magenta line offers its commuters to travel in the first &#39;driverless&#39; trains of Delhi Metro. It has platforms that are equipped with screen doors which function as protective barriers.

The section has nine stations in which Kalkaji Mandir is underground and the others are elevated.

Nine stations which fall under this portion are - Botanical Garden, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar-Shaheen Bagh, Okhla Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC and Kalkaji Mandir. 
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Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed line on December 25

With Christmas around the corner, the DMRC has announced a gift for the daily commuters this year. People commuting between Noida to south Delhi will reach home early as Delhi Metro has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate its newly constructed Magenta line on December 25. The 12.64-km Kalkaji Mandir-Botanical Garden section will be open for public from the same day. The section will provide an additional and more direct connectivity as commuters travelling from Noida to South Delhi can get off at Kalkaji Mandir station instead of changing trains at Rajiv Chowk. The opening of this corridor is expected to bring down the travel time by approximately 40 minutes. Botanical Garden which currently sees a footfall of 30,000 commuters, as the Blue Line makes a pit-stop there is expected to rise to 97,780 commuters as it turns into the first interchange station in Noida. The to be inaugurated Magenta line offers its commuters to travel in the first 'driverless' trains of Delhi Metro. It has platforms that are equipped with screen doors which function as protective barriers. The section has nine stations in which Kalkaji Mandir is underground and the others are elevated. Nine stations which fall under this portion are - Botanical Garden, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar-Shaheen Bagh, Okhla Vihar, Jamia Millia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC and Kalkaji Mandir.

Delhi Metro's Christmas gift: 'Magenta line' to cut time between Noida to South Delhi

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Kalkaji Mandir Mishap: Stage collapses during event at Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir, one dies

India: One killed, 17 injured after stage collapses during event at Delhi's Kalkaji temple

Magenta Line's Janakpuri West - Kalkaji Mandir Metro corridor to be flagged-off today

Delhi Metro's Christmas gift: 'Magenta line' to cut time between Noida to South Delhi