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Anta Assamey

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A general view of the site where a pandal (a large marquee) collapsed during a religious eventImage copyrightAFP Image captionSome 300 people were said to be sitting under a large marquee when it collapsed

At least 14 people were killed and more than 50 injured when heavy rain and strong winds caused a huge tent to collapse in the Indian state of Rajasthan on Sunday.

Some were electrocuted by live wires as the tent caved in, and others killed by falling debris, Reuters reported. 

Local outlet the Hindustan Times said 300 people had gathered inside the tent for a religious event.

The accident took place in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. 

Indian injured people are being treated at a hospital in BarmerImage copyrightAFP Image captionThe injured were treated at a hospital in Barmer

The state's disaster management and relief minister Bhanwar Lal Meghwal questioned why organisers had not switched off the power supply in view of the wet weather.

An investigation has been launched into the incident. 

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident "unfortunate" in a tweet on Sunday, saying his thoughts were "with the bereaved families"

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9 minutes ago, Anta Assamey said:

 

 

A general view of the site where a pandal (a large marquee) collapsed during a religious eventImage copyrightAFP Image captionSome 300 people were said to be sitting under a large marquee when it collapsed

At least 14 people were killed and more than 50 injured when heavy rain and strong winds caused a huge tent to collapse in the Indian state of Rajasthan on Sunday.

Some were electrocuted by live wires as the tent caved in, and others killed by falling debris, Reuters reported. 

Local outlet the Hindustan Times said 300 people had gathered inside the tent for a religious event.

The accident took place in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. 

Indian injured people are being treated at a hospital in BarmerImage copyrightAFP Image captionThe injured were treated at a hospital in Barmer

The state's disaster management and relief minister Bhanwar Lal Meghwal questioned why organisers had not switched off the power supply in view of the wet weather.

An investigation has been launched into the incident. 

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident "unfortunate" in a tweet on Sunday, saying his thoughts were "with the bereaved families"

Really unfortunate. Lack of disaster management system is evident. 

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6 minutes ago, Beardman said:

Going by the bhakts philosophy, its karma or gods work. 

lol bakths pavithra yuddham chesi ey bomb ey petti lepakunda endho idhi kadha 

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12 minutes ago, Beardman said:

Meanwhile one swamiji tells its because god loves them so much. But dont accept lack of disaster mgmt.

72 virgins ani kuda cheppada aa swamiji bro?

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4 minutes ago, tom bhayya said:

72 virgins ani kuda cheppada aa swamiji bro?

Aa swamiji avanni nammadu....sanatan dharmam follow avthadu.

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