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Madhya Pradesh chief minister sacks Gwalior police chief after temple crush kills 14
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav ordered the removal of Gwalior's city police superintendent and suspended eight officers after a truck hit devotees, killing 14 and injuring 28.
Chief minister Mohan Yadav directed that Gwalior's city SP be removed and eight police personnel be suspended, citing negligence following a truck collision at a temple that caused a wall to collapse. The accident left 14 worshippers dead and 28 wounded. Authorities linked the high casualty toll to alleged lapses by law-enforcement officials, prompting the disciplinary action.
Why it matters
It shows how authorities respond to a mass-casualty event by holding police accountable for alleged negligence.
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temple crushtruck collision14 dead28 injuredpolice suspensionMohan YadavGwaliorMadhya Pradesh
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