A tragic incident occurred in an Indian temple where at least 35 people lost their lives after falling into an underground stepwell.

At least 35 people were killed and 16 injured after the covering of a stepwell collapsed at the Shri Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. The stepwell, a large well or reservoir with steps that descend to the water level, was being pumped out to aid the rescue effort. The Indian army, as well as federal and state disaster response teams, are involved in the rescue operation. One person is still missing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the victims and their families, while the injured and families of the dead will receive compensation from the government.