Overview
- A portion of the sabha mandap roof at the Yashwadi Hanuman temple gave way during a crowded Saturday gathering on June 20, burying worshippers under debris.
- Police and rescue teams pulled roughly 25 people from the rubble and all or most trapped persons have been extricated according to local officials.
- Authorities reported at least five deaths and about 18 injured transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some outlets reporting slightly different totals during the active rescue.
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Prime Minister's Office expressed condolence and the state announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh for each family of the deceased.
- The site had been near completion and used Rajasthani stone with temporary supports in place, raising questions about construction safety and prompting wider reviews of building practices as the audit proceeds.