Archive · 11 Jun 2025
1 Dead After Pole Collapses at Gujarat Religious Event
At a religious festival, a large 50-foot pole was being raised.
People were pulling ropes to help.
Suddenly, one of the ropes broke, and the pole fell.
Sadly, a man who was helping was killed.
Several others were also hurt, and some people fainted.
The police are now looking into what happened to figure out why the rope broke and how to prevent similar accidents in the future.
A 50-foot pole collapsed during the Ramapir Mahotsav in Porbandar, Gujarat.
The incident occurred while the pole was being hoisted, and a rope snapped.
Vanraj Navghan Goraniya, one of the event organizers, died from injuries.
Several other people were injured and some women fainted.
Police are investigating the incident and have filed an Accidental Death report.
- Who
- Vanraj Navghan Goraniya died and several others were injured.
- What
- A 50-foot pole collapsed during the Ramapir Mahotsav.
- When
- Early Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Chowpatty mela ground in Porbandar, Gujarat.
- Why
- A rope snapped while the pole was being hoisted.
Investigation Focus
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Organizer Negligence
Investigation Focus
The investigation is determining any negligence by organizers.
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- Event
- Ramapir Mahotsav
- Location
- Porbandar, Gujarat
- Incident
- Pole Collapse
- Deceased
- Vanraj Navghan Goraniya
- Injured
- Several
- Police Deployment
- 170 personnel
- Cause
- Rope snapping
