Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday ordered the removal of the City Superintendent of Police and suspended eight other officers after a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior killed 14 people on Sunday, October 18.
The collision happened at about 1.30 am when a paddy‑laden truck lost control on a steep descent, broke through barricades and a police checkpoint, and ploughed into a gathering of devotees outside the temple. The vehicle struck the outer wall and gate, running over pilgrims.
In a post on X, Yadav said three station house officers, a traffic inspector, a head constable and three constables were suspended in addition to the CSP’s removal. He also directed a detailed probe to assign responsibility and promised strict punishment for anyone found guilty.
The chief minister emphasised that public safety would remain a priority and that any negligence would be dealt with at every level. He ordered a review of security arrangements to avoid a repeat of such tragedies.
Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan confirmed that the death toll rose to 14, comprising two women, two children under 18 and ten men. Thirty
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