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Eight dead as car plunges into swollen stream in Nalhkeṛa, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 03:01 PM
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A vehicle returning from the Bagalamukhi temple in Nalhkeṛa, Agar Malwa, was swept into a flood‑swollen drain, killing eight people, including three children. Police used batons to control an angry crowd at the scene.
A car carrying devotees returning from the Bagalamukhi temple in Nalhkeṛa, Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh, was caught in a rapidly rising rain‑filled drain on Monday. The vehicle was swept away by the torrent, resulting in the deaths of eight occupants – three children, two women and three men. All the deceased have been identified as residents of the neighboring state of Odisha.
Emergency services reached the site within hours, but the force of the water made rescue attempts difficult. Police officials cordoned off the area and attempted to retrieve the bodies, while local authorities opened an investigation into the circumstances that led the vehicle into the stream.
The tragedy sparked outrage among onlookers, leading to a chaotic scene as mourners gathered. Police responded to the unrest by deploying batons to disperse the crowd, and additional forces were called in to maintain order. The incident has raised concerns about road safety during the monsoon season and the need for better drainage infrastructure in the region.
The district administration has announced compensation for the families of the victims and promised a thorough inquiry. Meanwhile, the community continues to mourn the loss of its members, and religious leaders have called for prayers for the departed souls.
Emergency services reached the site within hours, but the force of the water made rescue attempts difficult. Police officials cordoned off the area and attempted to retrieve the bodies, while local authorities opened an investigation into the circumstances that led the vehicle into the stream.
The tragedy sparked outrage among onlookers, leading to a chaotic scene as mourners gathered. Police responded to the unrest by deploying batons to disperse the crowd, and additional forces were called in to maintain order. The incident has raised concerns about road safety during the monsoon season and the need for better drainage infrastructure in the region.
The district administration has announced compensation for the families of the victims and promised a thorough inquiry. Meanwhile, the community continues to mourn the loss of its members, and religious leaders have called for prayers for the departed souls.