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Madhya Pradesh CM suspends city police chief after Gwalior temple tragedy
Fifteen people were killed and 28 injured when a speeding truck struck a crowd outside Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered disciplinary action against the city superintendent of police and eight other officers.
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Gwalior witnessed a major tragedy when a truck traveling at high speed plowed into a gathering of devotees assembled outside the Sheetla Mata Temple, leaving 15 dead and 28 injured. The incident prompted swift administrative action from the state government.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed the suspension of the City Superintendent of Police following the incident. The decision reflects the government's intent to hold law enforcement accountable for the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Beyond the suspension of the top police official, eight additional police personnel have faced disciplinary measures in connection with the incident. The nature of these actions against the lower-ranking officers remains under review.
The tragic accident has raised questions about public safety measures at crowded religious sites in the state. Preliminary investigations into the cause of the truck's loss of control are underway.