Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Jaipur Temple Fire Averted Ahead of Chief Minister’s Visit
A gas cylinder caught fire at a temple in Jaipur during the Janmashtami festival.
Many devotees were nearby when the fire started.
The flames moved toward a VIP pavilion and other gas cylinders.
Constable Kan Singh bravely went near the fire and moved the burning cylinder away.
He also helped people get to a safer place.
Firefighters arrived soon after being called.
They controlled the fire before it became much larger.
The quick response helped prevent a serious accident before the chief minister’s planned visit.
A gas cylinder caught fire at Jaipur’s ISKCON Temple during Janmashtami celebrations.
Flames moved toward the VIP pavilion while several devotees were present.
Constable Kan Singh threw the burning cylinder away from nearby cylinders and helped devotees reach safety.
Firefighters arrived promptly and brought the blaze under control before it spread further.
The incident occurred hours before Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s scheduled temple visit.
- Who
- Constable Kan Singh, police personnel, firefighters, devotees, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma were involved or affected.
- What
- A gas-cylinder fire broke out at the ISKCON Temple, but police and firefighters prevented it from becoming a major accident.
- When
- The incident occurred on Friday, September 4, 2026, during Janmashtami celebrations and hours before the chief minister’s scheduled evening visit.
- Where
- The fire occurred at the ISKCON Temple in Muhana, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Why
- A gas cylinder caught fire near other cylinders, creating a risk that the blaze could spread.
- Location
- ISKCON Temple, Muhana, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Occasion
- Janmashtami celebrations
- Police responder
- Constable Kan Singh of Muhana Police Station
- Main risk
- Flames moved toward the VIP pavilion and nearby gas cylinders
- Emergency response
- A fire brigade team arrived promptly and controlled the blaze
- Planned visit
- Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was scheduled to visit the temple later that Friday
- After the incident
- Security and administrative teams were expected to maintain heightened vigilance
