Jaipur, August 10
A pilgrim was killed and 250 others were trapped inside a cave temple in Rajasthan's Kota district after a ladder leading to the ancient shrine gave way this afternoon.
It was a cantilever type of ladder (supported from one end) that collapsed due to heavy rush of pilgrims, principal home secretary S N Thanvi said.
Close to 250 worshippers were trapped inside the temple of Lord Shiva located on the foothills of Chambal ravines, some 20 km from Kota. The Army had been requisitioned to assist the district administration in rescue operations. Helicopters had also been kept ready in case of any exigency. — PTI
